Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped Directions 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) …

Beet Up Your Smoothie

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle.  Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup orange juice 1 cup water 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks Add honey …

Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk 2 (450 g) medium russet potatoes, baked, divided use 1/3 cup (40 g) shredded, low fat cheddar cheese 1/4 (18 g) small onion, chopped, sautéed in 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 ounces (55 g) bacon, cooked, crumbled Directions Place milk, one potato, …

Avocado Tortilla Soup

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com 2 cups of chicken broth 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes 1 tsp. of cilantro 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic 1/4 tsp. of black pepper 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted 1/2 lime, peeled 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained 1/2 cup of corn, drained 1/2 cup of tortilla chips, crushed Place all ingredients, except tortilla …

Healthy Recipe: Artichokes

• 1 pkg baby artichokes • 1 can flavored Italian style bread crumbs • ½ lb grated Romano cheese • Salt • Pepper • Canola oil Rinse and dry off artichokes on paper towel, cut off stems, clip off pinchers with scissors. Use tin foil pie or cake tin to mix 1-2 cups of bread crumbs, ½ cup of grated …

Zucchini Boats filled with Grape Tomatoes

Ingredients 2-3 zucchinis, cut lengthwise 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 TBS olive oil Mozzarella cheese, grated bread crumbs Parmesan cheese, grated Basil, julienned Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. You might want to cut a bit off the bottom of the zucchini so that it lays flat. Scoop out the …

Whole Wheat Waffles

1 cup of whole wheat flour 1 cup of whole wheat white flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 cups of almond milk 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. honey   Place milk, eggs, and honey into the blender.  Blend until well mixed. Reduce speed and add flours, baking powder, and salt slowly. Mix well. Let batter sit for 5 …

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Swiss Chard and Pecorino Cheese

Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time:20 min Serves: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 bunches Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about 14 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes Salt and pepper 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti …

Whole Grain Tomato Sandwiches

Yield: Makes 6 servings Hands-on:15 Minutes Total:15 Minutes Ingredients 6 pieces of whole grain bread 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes 1/4 cup bottled blue cheese vinaigrette 6 tablespoons torn fresh basil Salt and pepper Garnishes: crumbled blue cheese, fresh basil leaves Preparation Toast whole Grain bread in toaster Meanwhile, halve larger tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; halve or quarter …

Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LDN www.elb-consulting.com 5 lg. green peppers 2 c. soy grounds 2Tbsp. onions, chopped 1 c. cooked rice 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. garlic salt 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, rinse. Cook 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover peppers. Drain. Sauté onion until tender; …