Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1 1/2 t turmeric
• 1 1/2 t cumin
• 1 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1 t salt
• 1 t coriander
• 1 t cardamom
• 1/2 t sweet paprika
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 10 medium-sized carrots, diced
• olive oil
• 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
• 9 garlic cloves
• 3 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
• fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.

Mix the spices in a small bowl.

Place the cauliflower florets and carrot pieces on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Drizzle or spritz generously with olive oil. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the veggies, then toss.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. (Turn the oven off.)

Heat 1/4 C olive oil in a large stock pot on medium. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and the remaining spices. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the chickpeas and tomatoes. Stir in the veggies. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover part way and cook for another 20 minutes. Stir occasionally, adding a little water if needed.

Remove from heat and transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy over couscous or quinoa.

adapted from themediterraneandish.com

• 21 oz. yellow split peas (soak an hour or so to reduce cooking time)
• 3 big carrots, chopped in bite size pieces
• 5 celery stalks, chopped in bite size pieces
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 t thyme
• 3/4 t salt
• 3/4 t pepper
• pinch of paprika
• 3 bay leaves
• 12 C chicken broth
• 8 oz. fresh spinach

In a large pot, saute carrots in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add celery and onion; saute 5 more minutes. Add garlic and saute until onion is soft.

Add spices, broth, and rinsed peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 30-50 minutes (depending on whether or not you soaked the peas). Add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve.

adapted from mediterraneanlatinloveaffair.com

• 6 large leeks (white and light green parts), diced and rinsed
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 medium carrots, diced
• 4 C chopped green cabbage
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1/4 C minced garlic
• 3 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 C vegetable broth
• 1 C chopped basil
• 1 T salt
• 1/2 t pepper

Place the leeks, celery, and carrots in a large stockpot with some olive oil. Saute for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add cabbage, potatoes, garlic, beans, and vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook uncovered for 15 minutes (or until the potatoes are tender). Add the basil, salt and pepper.

Adapted from Forks Over Knives–The Cookbook (Tuscan Bean Soup)

• 2 T coconut oil
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 1/2 T minced garlic
• kale, Swiss chard, or any variety of greens, coarsely chopped (I use a bag of kale and 5 oz. fresh spinach.)
• 8 carrots, sliced 1/2″ thick
• 5 celery stalks, sliced 1/2″ thick
• 1 T salt
• 1 t pepper
• 8 C vegetable stock (or chicken broth)
• 1 (15 oz.) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Prep veggies and set aside. Heat a large pot on medium-high heat. Add coconut oil and onions, stirring often. When opaque and lightly browned, add garlic and cook until browned. Add carrots and celery, stirring occasionally for a few minutes. Add salt, pepper, and broth. When the liquid comes to a boil, add the chopped greens and the beans. Cook another 10 minutes until greens have wilted and carrots can be pricked by a fork. Serve hot.

adapted from fromjessicaskitchen.com

Salad:

• 1 or 2 heads romaine lettuce–rinsed, dried and chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (I used orange)
• 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 5 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved

Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, adjusting ammounts as desired.

Salad Dressing:

• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp Dijon-style mustard

Mix (or shake) all ingredients together in a jar or sealed caraffe. Pour over salad. Store in fridge.

recipes from All Recipes–the salad, the dressing

1 pound (heaping 2 cups diced) sweet potatoes
olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup white rice (Jasmine)
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans black beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Optional Toppings: tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, chopped tomato, avocado, or guacamole

Instructions:

1. Chop the sweet potato into small pieces.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, combine two tablespoons olive oil with the diced sweet potatoes. Cook 6-8 minutes. Add chopped red pepper and cook a few more minutes.
3. Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the rice.
4. Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes at medium heat.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and vegetable or chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat.
6. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
7. Serve with optional toppings. Enjoy!

Recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Salad:

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 heaping teaspoons cumin & chili powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 (14 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
• tortilla corn chips

Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cilantro leaves (or more)
• 2 small cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• a splash of lime juice

Instructions:

Peel the potatoes and chop into bite-sized pieces and place on large tray lined with parchment paper. Mix the olive oil, cumin, and chili powder together. Drizzle over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes, stir. Turn oven up to 425 and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until potatoes are barely roasted brown (or as desired).

Meanwhile, pulse the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

Toss the beans, corn, lettuce, and sweet potatoes in a big bowl, and serve with the avocado dressing and tortilla chips. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy! 🙂

recipe from Pinch of Yum

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
• 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1 T chili powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Saute the chopped onion and celery in a skillet with oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat until warmed to serve. Serve over bread.

adapted from A Couple Cooks

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup canned sweetcorn, drained (about half a 15 oz. can)
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup salsa (I used Newman’s Own pineapple salsa)
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• salt and pepper, to taste

Additional Toppings:

• fresh parsley or cilantro
• tortilla chips

Directions:

Stir together all the ingredients. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.

From Blog of Joy

Here is a quick, healthy, delicious, and easily adaptable vegetarian lunch!

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp each of mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard (or some combination to make a 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 tsp each of cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (or whatever spices you’d like!)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 2 Tbs finely chopped celery

Directions:

In a small bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until partly pasty.

Blend in the liquids (whatever combination you want).

Add the rest of the ingredients. Adjust the seasonings to taste. I garnish with extra chili powder.

Excellent on pita chips or in pitas (or gluten free creacker) with lettuce or avocado, but any bread will do! You can be creative with this recipe, but I love this combination! 🙂

From Blog of Joy