Legumes

Homemade Easy Beans and Greens

1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.2. Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.3. Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water.  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Zucchini Chili

Ingredients: 1  1/2 lbs ground beef 1 (28 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 2 (15.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed 3 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium onions, chopped 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbs chili powder 1 tsp dried oregano

Beet Braised Lentils

In a large heavy bottom pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion, carrot, beets and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Turn heat to medium, add garlic, lentils and herbs and sauté for 2 more minutes. Add stock and salt. Bring

Socca, Gluten and Dairy Free Flatbread

Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour, preferably sprouted 1 medium lemon, juiced 1¼ cups water 3 tbs olive oil, plus additional for greasing the pan ½ tsp unrefined sea salt Directions: Dump the chickpea flour into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and water. Cover the bowl, and

Heirloom Tomato and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: Heirloom tomato Chickpeas Basil Balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Fresh cracked pepper   Directions: Combine ingredients to your taste and enjoy, making sure to sue the highest quality, organic, freshest ingredients to ensure it tastes as good as it looks. Vegan/Veg/GF/DF   Borrowed and adapted from

White Bean Eggless Breakfast Scramble

Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 8 oz sliced mushrooms 2-3 cups cooked white beans 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 large tomato, chopped 1 handful fresh basil, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Nutritional yeast to sprinkle on top Directions:

Beans

Beans are a wonderful way to add high-quality, plant-based protein to your diet. They are high in iron, B vitamins and fiber, and are versatile enough that you may never tire of them. Dry beans stay fresh longer when stored in a cool, dark place (rather than on your countertop).

Spicy Black Bean Dip

In a blender or food processor add black beans, fresh lime juice, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, and sea salt. Blend until just a little chunky. Transfer to a bowl and add cayenne and black pepper to taste. Serve with carrot sticks. Enjoy the Spicy Black Bean Dip! Vegan/Vegetarian/GF/DF

Black Bean Salsa

In a mixing bowl combine black beans, red onion, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. Add cayenne and salt to taste. You may also add 1 small minced Jalepeño pepper without seeds for more zip. Mix and let sit for at least one hour to develop flavors. Serve

Quick Green Pea Soup

In a large pot or Dutch oven warm the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Roughly chop the carrot matchsticks and add them to the pot. Cover the pot. Chop the onion and add it to the pot. Stir and cover. Finely chop the ham. Add it. Stir and

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