Posted in Beans-Grains, Crockpot, Mexican on Aug 26th, 2007 No Comments »
This isn’t the Chalupa you buy at Taco Bell. This recipe is for something similar to chili verde, it’s got beans in it so it’s different, but similar. Takes a little longer to cook, but not much prep work involved so that’s nice.
CHALUPA
1 pound [...]
Posted in Beans-Grains, Soup, Vegetarian on Aug 21st, 2007 No Comments »
You can definitely get your family to eat this lentil soup, with all it’s flavor.
Tasty Lentil Soup
1 lb. each of lentils and potatoes
1 large Spanish onion
1 medium-sized head of celery
1 cupful of canned tomatoes or 1/2 lb. of fresh ones
1 oz. of butter
pepper and salt to taste
Chop the onion up roughly, and fry it in [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Beans-Grains on Jul 24th, 2007 No Comments »
A nice garbanzo bean dip.
Garbanzo Bean Dip
1 c garbanzo flour
1 1/2 c water
1 c tofu
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c water
1 tb honey
3/4 ts sea salt (optional)
1/4 ts garlic powder (or more)
Mix the garbanzo flour and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmering
boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Mix the remaining
ingredients together in a blender [...]
Posted in Beans-Grains, Chicken, Mexican on Jul 19th, 2007 No Comments »
Everyone likes a one pot meal, I know I do. Here’s one that’s quick and easy and low in fat too.
Kidney Beans and Chicken Recipe
1 pound Chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Canola oil
1 [...]
Posted in Beans-Grains, Beef, Stew on Jul 18th, 2007 No Comments »
Simple Chili recipe to make during the week, when you just can’t wait until the weekend.
Weeknight Chili
1 lb beef (or turkey ground 1/2 & 1/2)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
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