Vegetarian 3 Bean Chili

Chili! I'll take it any way I can get it! buttttt I gotta say I don't know if I'll ever stray away from this recipe, it turned out that good! You don't miss the meat at all! You can use any mix of beans that you like. I opt for organic canned beans as well as tomatoes. 

 

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Ingredients:

1 green bell pepper

1 sweet onion

4 garlic cloves

1 can chickpeas

1 can kidney beans

1 can pinto beans

1 can fire roasted tomatoes

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1/4 cup ketchup

1 1/2 cans water

2 Tbs. chili powder

1 Tbs. garlic powder

1 1/2 Tbs. cumin

Salt/pepper

Instructions: 

Sauté pepper, onion, and garlic in 2-3 Tbs. olive oil. Add in all spices except cinnamon, and drained beans. Sauté for a few minutes. Add in tomatoes and ketchup. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. To finish add in 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Half Homemade Veggie Soup

Thinking about making soup can be overwhelming! Stick to half homemade soup which takes advantage of canned organic tomato soup as the base! 

 

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Sauté 3 cups of whatever veggies you have on hand in olive oil. Example: carrots, onions, celery, and a little bit of chopped leeks

Add in 1 can of Amy's Organics low sodium tomato soup

Add in 1/2 can water

Add in 1 can of stewed tomatoes

Let simmer until veggies are tender

Lastly to make it hearty add in 1/2 a package of quinoa pasta

20 Minute Ginger Garlic Stir Fry

A hearty dinner option that will please meat eaters and vegetarians. Try incorporating more fresh ingredients into your day-to-day like fresh garlic and ginger. The flavors and health benefits are worth every penny!

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Ingredients:

4 large carrots sliced

1 green pepper sliced

1/2 onion sliced

2 cups fresh broccoli

2 garlic cloves and 1 slice fresh ginger(optional)

2 cups brown rice, cooked

1 block Tempeh 

Instructions:

Sauté all ingredients in 2 Tbs. Olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add in 1 block of Tempeh sliced into cubes. Sauté until Tempeh is browned. Add 2 cups cooked brown rice to the pan. Stir to combine well.
Add in 1/4 cup liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce and 1/4 cup San-J orange sauce
Mix well. Check for taste and salt/pep to your liking. This is even yummier when topped with fresh cilantro and chopped scallions.