8 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 c dried pinto beans, rinsed 4 c vegetable broth 4 c water t tsp oregano 1 tsp ground cummin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt Directions Saute onions, garlic,… Continue reading Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans
Tag: Eat to Live
No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake
12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 2/3 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 c coconut oil 2/3 c honey 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 c grated carrots 1/3 c chopped… Continue reading No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake
Lentil Soup with Coconut
4 servings Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric Pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 carrots 1/2 lb red or yellow lentils (about 1 cup) 4 cups water 13.5 oz can coconut milk 1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste) TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL) 1/3 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 bunch cilantro 2 cups cooked jasmine rice INSTRUCTIONS Add the olive oil… Continue reading Lentil Soup with Coconut
Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin
Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin 4 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 1 medium pumpkin 2 c cooked wild rice pilaf 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 pck sliced mushrooms 1/2 c walnuts 1/2 c dried cranberries 2 c spinach, chopped 1 tsp… Continue reading Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin
It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
It's been a busy week. I didn't get pictures of any of the food I ate, but rest assured that I have been successful in my Eat to Live goals. Fast food and crap food avoided. I survived because this week my husband was willing to do the prep work, and a good friend brought… Continue reading It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
Wendy’s Red Kidney Bean Chili
Ingredients 1 pound dry kidney beans soaked overnight and drained 1 c chopped carrots 1 onions, chopped 1 c bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 28 oz canned tomaotes 4 c vegetable stock 1 jar salsa 3-5 Tbs chili powder 4 bay leaves 1 Tbs cumin Directions Saute garlic, peppers and onions until… Continue reading Wendy’s Red Kidney Bean Chili
Wendy’s Ratatouille
Serves 4-6 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 c crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp minced garlic 4 Tbs fresh basil 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2… Continue reading Wendy’s Ratatouille
Wendy’s Chocolate Peanut-butter Mousse
Servings: 4 Ingredients 14-oz package of silken tofu 1/3 c natural creamy peanut butter 6 Tsp natural maple syrup (sometimes I use honey) 1/4 c cocoa powder nuts and raspberry for garnish Directions Puree tofu, peanut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder in a blender or food processor until smooth. Divide into serving dishes and refrigerate… Continue reading Wendy’s Chocolate Peanut-butter Mousse
Asparagus and Sunny Side up Eggs over Grits
Ingredients 1 c grits 4 c water 1/4 c vegan mozzarella cheese 1 pound fresh asparagus 3 green onions 1 clove garlic, minced lemon juice, lemon zest 2 eggs salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine grits and water in a pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until done; stir in… Continue reading Asparagus and Sunny Side up Eggs over Grits
Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage
Servings: 6-8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 pkg prepared Vegan ravioli 1 Tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree 1 1/3 c vegetable broth 1/2 c vegan mozerella 1 Tsp fresh thyme, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions Prepare ravioli according to package… Continue reading Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage
