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Cajun Vegan Sausage, Potatoes and Green Beans

I made this dish with veggies from the farmers market.  I had some purple beans and my family was pretty impressed that they turn green when the cook.  You might want to try something fun like that with your family. Ingredients 3/4 c veggie broth 1 pkg vegan sausages 1 1/2 pound potatoes 1 1/2… Continue reading Cajun Vegan Sausage, Potatoes and Green Beans

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Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Spaghetti Squash

This was a quick and yummy meal.  Within 30 minutes we had some dinner.  I like when an idea works out like that. Ingredients 1 medium sized spaghetti squash 1 small head of kale, chopped 1 T olive oil 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drain them if they are in a jar) 1/2 c sun-dried… Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato and Kale Spaghetti Squash

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Brussels Sprout and Zucchini Hash

I found this recipe in the book 30 Day Ketogentic Vegetarian Meal Plan: Delicious, Easy, and Healthy Vegetarian Recipes.  I used veggie cheese to curve the amount of animal product I was eating.  I really enjoyed this meal. Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 3 medium zucchinis, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 10 Brussels sprouts, roughly… Continue reading Brussels Sprout and Zucchini Hash

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Greens with Halloumi

This was a great dinner packed with strong flavors. Ingredients 1 Tbs. olive oil 4 c baby spinach 1 c chopped kale 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 onion, chopped 4 oz halloumi cheese Salt and pepper to taste Direction Heat up the olive oil in the pan.  Saute onion until lightly browned.  Add zucchini, kale… Continue reading Greens with Halloumi

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Lemon and Dill Lentils

Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 4 c veggie broth 1 c uncooked lentils 1 c cooked brown rice 3 Tbs lemon juice 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 c Greek yogurt 1/4 c dill, chopped Directions 1. Heat oil (if you are using it... I use… Continue reading Lemon and Dill Lentils

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Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

I have not been successful at making a decent veggie "burger" until now.  These were yummy and easy. Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 package brown rice and quinoa 1 onion, chopped 1 16oz can chopped greenchilies 2 c cooked black beans 1 egg 1/3 c panko breadcrumbs 1 t garlic… Continue reading Black Bean Cakes with Mango Salsa

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Cashew Cabbage

Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 carrot, cut julienne 1 bell pepper, cutt julienne 1 c sliced mushrooms 1 c cashews 1/4 c white cooking wine 1/4 c soy sauce 1 bag shredded cabbage 1 tsp minced garlic Directions Heat a non-stick pan.  Stir fry onion, garlic, carrot, and celery… Continue reading Cashew Cabbage

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Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 T olive oil 8 oz whole-grain pasta 2 c baby spinach 1 avocado, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice 1/4 c pumpkin seeds Directions Toss corn, tomatoes and 1 T olive oil on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until… Continue reading Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

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Fried Cabbage

Okay... there is no oil involved here, so it isn't really fried.  But it's tasty! Ingredients 1 package coleslaw mix, shredded cabbage, or 1 head cabbage, shredded 1 tsp Cumin seed 1 Tbs minced ginger 1 tsp Paprika powder 1 Tbs Coriander powder 1 c frozen mixed veggies salt and pepper to taste. Directions Heat… Continue reading Fried Cabbage

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Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

I love mushrooms.  This soup is the perfect soup for someone like me! Ingredients 5 medium carrots finely chopped 5 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 c wild rice 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme 6 c water 2 Tsp coconut oil 16 oz. mushrooms, chopped 2 leek, chopped… Continue reading Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup