Vegetable Tortellini Soup

Vegetable Tortellini Soup

• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 1/2 red peppper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 32 oz box vegetable broth
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• dash of pepper
• dash of crushed red pepper
• 1 bag 19oz frozen tortellini (I used Walmart brand cheese tortellini)

In large pan (I used my biggest sauce pan) saute peppers, onion, garlic and crushed red pepper for about 5-7 minutes until soft. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth and peppers. Stir until mixed and simmer 20-30 minutes or until veggies are soft. Add tortellini slowly. Cook and additional 5 minutes and it's done! Super quick, easy and budget friendly.

Gluten Free, Vegan Banana Muffins

Gluten Free, Vegan Banana Muffins

 These turned out SO YUMMY! Perfect for my vegan 14 month old to take to daycare.

• 2 1/2  whole oats (Not quick oats. I used Red Mill Gluten Free Steel Cut Oats)
• 1/2 cup sweetener (I used raw sugar but you can use honey or agave necter)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup soy yogurt or vegan alternative to yogurt
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup apple sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 12ct muffin tin. Put oats in blender and blend until constancy of flour.  In large bowl combine all ingredients and mix until mixed well. Divide evenly into muffins cups. Bake 20-25 minutes.