Super Easy Nachos

Good idea for when you're short on time and need a fast meal idea.

Super Easy Nachos

• 1 bag nacho chips
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 small can diced jalapenos
• 1 block shredded cheese, your choice

Layer chips, beans, veggies and cheese. Put in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Top with sour cream, salsa, guacamole.

*** Add whatever other beans and veggies you want.

Curried Lentil Soup

Yummmmm

Curried Lentil Soup

• 1 pound sweet potatoes (2-3 med) peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tbs red pepper paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 14oz cans vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tbs curry powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Sour Cream or make it vegan and add soy yogurt

In a 4-5 qt slow cooker combine sweet potatoes, lentils, jalapenos, garlic and onion. Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, curry powder and ginger.

Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or high heat 4-5 hours. Top with low fat sour cream or vegan yogurt.

I forgot to take a pic after it was done cooking. It turned out SO YUMMY!

Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens 365 Vegetarian Meals. 2011. Page 57.

Thai Peanut Sauce

Thai Peanut Sauce
served over rice (pad thai) noodles and veggie stir fry

• 1 can coconut milk
• 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbs rice vinegar
• 3 tbs soy sauce
• 1 lime, squeeze and use juice
• 1 tbs red pepper paste (or hot sauce)
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbs grated ginger root
• 1/4 cup cilantro

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Serve over any rice/pasta/veggie combo you’d like.

Modify the recipe to suit your own taste. I like more lime so I used a large lime. I also added a spicier pepper paste instead of hot sauce.