Category: Vegetarian Recipes

homemade spanish rice

4/26/2024

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INGREDIENTS:

1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 oz tomato sauce
8 stems cilantro (finely chopped)
1 tsp garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
2 cups water
1 cube chicken flavored bouillon

DIRECTIONS:

Dissolve 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube in 2 cups of boiling water (set aside).
In large pan/pot heat oil on medium-low heat. Add rice and cook until the rice is almost golden brown (do not let the rice burn)
Add garlic, cumin, and salt and stir in pot until fragrant and rice is golden brown (not burnt).
Add bouillon flavored water and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, stir, and cover pot with a lid.
Let simmer for 20-30 minutes (or until there is no liquid left).
Fluff rice and sprinkle cilantro on top just before serving.

MAKES 2-3 SERVINGS. (Double recipe for 4-6 people)

Serve with my delicious Fried Fish recipe and a side of Green Beans for a complete meal.

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stir fry veggies

4/24/2024

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INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup broccoli (small pieces)
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup bell peppers (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
1 cup mushroom (chunky - cut in quarters)
2 cup chopped spinach
1/4 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen edamame
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2-3 tbsp. butter
Herbs and spices: salt, black pepper, etc.

DIRECTIONS:

In a large cooking pan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter and add the onions. Cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
Add another tbsp. of butter and add broccoli, green beans, bell peppers, and carrots to the pan. Stir until vegetables are evenly covered with butter and place a lid on the pan. Stir frequently to ensure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
While the vegetables are cooking, heat water in a kettle. Once boiled, pour the water over the corn and edamame to thaw the vegetables. Drain with a strainer and put them aside.
Once the vegetables cooking in the pan all close to being done, add the final tbsp. of butter with the corn, edamame, spinach, garlic and mushrooms. Stir until vegetables are evenly covered with butter and place a lid on the pan. Stir frequently to ensure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add ground pepper and salt to taste.
1 minute prior to serving, add the cherry tomatoes and stir until the tomato's are warm (but not cooked).
Serve hot

Makes 3-4 servings.

You can use whatever vegetables you like. Just be sure to add the vegetables to the pan based on how much cooking time they need.
Try adding different spices or sauces to make it more interesting or place veggies on top of a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal (See my Udon Teriyaki Stir-Fry recipe for more details.)

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Aztec Soup

3/28/2024

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SOUP INGREDIENTS:

6 large ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 onion
1 small jalapeno
1 tomato bouillon cube
1 chicken bouillon cube
6 cups water
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. cooking oil
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
8 turns of black pepper
1/2 - 1 tsp. chili flakes (optional)

GARNISH INGREDIENTS:

1 cm think corn tortilla strips
1 avocado
1/2 cup of feta cheese
Handful of freshly chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare all the garish ingredients. Stone, peel, and dice the avocado, crumble the feta cheese, finely chop cilantro and place each in their own bowl on the table.
2. Prepare all the soup ingredients. Thinly slice the onions and jalapeno (remove seeds), wash and chop tomato's into large chunks, and dice the garlic.
3. Prepare the broth. Crumble the bouillon cubes into a bowl and add 3 cups of boiling water. Stir until dissolved.
4. Heat a pan with cooking oil and add the tomatoes, salt and chili flakes. Cook the tomatoes until the are soft and the skin begins to loosen. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, peel off the skin.
5. Heat the butter in a saucepan and gently cook the onions until soft but not colored. Add the pepper, oregano, garlic and jalapenos and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
6. Blend the ingredients. Add the broth, tomatoes, and onion mixture to a blender and pulse lightly until smooth.
7. Pour the mixture into a soup pot and stir in the remaining 3 cups of water. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
8. Serve the soup with a handful of tortilla strips, a spoonful of diced avocado, feta cheese, and cilantro on top.

This recipe makes 4 servings of soup, but you can double the recipe if you want to store the broth in the fridge or freezer for an easy lunch or dinner in the future. That way, you only need to heat up the soup and prepare the garnish.

If you have leftover chicken from the night before, you can break apart the chicken into small strips and add it to the soup to increase your protein intake. I would heat up the chicken in a separate pan and sprinkle on top of the soup with the rest of the garnish

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Chickpea Teriyaki stir-fry

11/6/2023

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INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup of dried chickpeas.
2 tbsp. cooking oil (avocado or canola) OR butter
1/2 medium onion (thinly sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 inch ginger (minced)
1/4 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup green beans
1/4 cup mushrooms (quartered)
1/4 cup red peppers (thinly sliced)
1 cup spinach
2 packets of Udon noodles
2 tbsp. Teriyaki Sauce
1 tbsp. Soya Sauce
1 tbsp. of 100% pure maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

The night before, cover dried chickpeas in a container with hot water and place in the fridge.
Strain chickpeas and put them in a pot of fresh water. Boil them on high for 20-30 minutes while you prepare the rest of the stir fry.
Heat avocado oil in a large, non-stick skillet on medium-low heat and fry onions for 2 minutes.
Add red pepper, green beans, carrots, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add broccoli florets and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute.
Add spinach and cooked chickpeas and sauté for 1 minute (or until wilted).
Add Udon noodles and mix well to combine will vegetables
Add soya sauce to the stir fry and mix again.
Add teriyaki sauce and maple syrup and stir until everything is combined. \
Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot with chop sticks!

SERVES 2 PEOPLE

You can swap out Udon noodles for Basmati rice. Simply prepare the rice separately and put the stir fry vegetables on top of the rice.
If you don't have 100% pure maple syrup, you can use 1/2 tbsp. of brown sugar instead.
You can use canned chickpeas instead of dried chickpeas.

Swap out chickpeas for chicken, beef or shrimp if you want a meal with more protein.

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POWER OATMEAL BOWL

11/6/2023

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INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup oat flakes
1 scoop protein powder
½ tbsp. seeds of choice (chia, hemp)
1 tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
¾ cup berries of choice (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries)
1 tbsp. nuts of choice (almonds, pecans, walnuts, macadamia, etc.)
½ cup mill of choice (1%, 2%, almond, soy, rice, etc.)
¼ tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Combine dry oatmeal flakes with ½ cup of boiling water and stir.
Add 1 scoop of protein powder and up to ½ cup of almond milk until everything is combined (use less milk if you prefer a thicker oatmeal)
Top with fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and shredded coconut.

If you don't have protein powder, serve oatmeal with a side of Greek Yogurt (1 cup packs 10g of protein)
Use fruit in season to save money and ensure your buying organic and local.

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Homemade pizza

11/6/2023

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INGREDIENTS:

1 pizza crust, pita or wrap of choice
Pizza sauce (homemade or store bought)
Meat of choice (chicken, bacon, ham, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, etc.)
Cheese of choice (mozzarella, quesillo, Monterey Jack, Feta, Parmesan)
Veggies of choice (mushroom, red onion, cherry tomato, bell peppers, jalapenos, spinach, olies, sundried tomato, caramelized onions, zucchini, garlic)
Fruit of choice (pineapple, avocado)
Herbs of choice (basil, arugula, oregano, rosemary, pesto)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Assemble each pita with desired toppings and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is crispy

Homemade pizza is a really simple meal when you don't have a lot of time to prepare dinner, so keep pizza sauce and large tortilla shells stocked in your pantry for busy nights. Then you can easily throw together a pizza with dinner leftovers and whatever vegetables and cheese you have left in the fridge. Here are some pizza combinations to try.

Tropical Chicken

Chicken
Caramelized Onion
Jalapeno
Pineapple
Quesillo

Simple Margherita

Cherry Tomato
Basil
Mozzarella
Pesto

Deluxe Pepperoni

Pepperoni
Mushroom
Green Pepper
Black Olives
Mozzarella

Limit yourself to 2 slices and serve with a side salad if you're trying to lose weight.

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Heart Healthy Buddha Bowl

11/6/2023

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MAIN INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup rice (or other grain of choice)
½ cup vegetarian protein (edamame, chickpeas, black beans or tofu cubes)
1/4 cup tomatoes
1 cup spinach
2 tbsp. avocado
½ cup shaved carrot strips
½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/4 cup sprouts

SPICY MANGO SAUCE INGREDIENTS (OPTIONAL):

1 large ripe mango (about 1 cup chopped)
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 garlic clove
2 tsp sriracha
¼ tsp sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

Prepare sauce: Place all the ingredients into a small blender/food processor and puree until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Assemble the bowls: Place the rice in your bowl first and then top with fresh ingredients of your choice in a circular fashion. Drizzle with the sauce of your choice and enjoy!

When using soy products (edamame or Tofu) make sure they are NON-GMO.
Try swapping out the base, toppings, and dressing to make multiple buddha bowl creations. The starred* ingredients make another favorite buddha bowl of mine

Base (Pick One)

Rice*
Quinoa
Couscous
Romaine Lettuce

Protein (Pick One)

Edamame
Chickpeas*
Black beans
Tofu cubes
Lentils
Falafel
Chicken
Eggs
Fish

Toppings (Pick 5-10)

Sweet Potato*
Spinach*
Mushroom
Caramelized Onion*
Beets
Red Cabbage
Red Pepper
Broccoli
Tomato
Cucumber
Carrots
Avocado*
Green Onion*
Sprouts
Cilantro*
Nuts
Seeds*

Dressing (Pick One)

Teriyaki sauce
Soya sauce
Peanut sauce*
Spicy mango
Tahini sauce
Sweet chili sauce
Plum sauce
Salad dressing

Add chicken, boiled eggs, or fish if you want to increase your protein intake.
Use lettuce as your base to reduce calories if you're trying to lose weight.

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homemade spanish rice

stir fry veggies

Aztec Soup

Chickpea Teriyaki stir-fry

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