nungesser posted: “My housemates are both perpetually dieting (and it helps me too) so in frigid winter months I make this recipe a lot. It’s very flexible, throw any sort of veggies in there. This is easily two days worth of food for three big guys.” https://bbs.boingboing.net/t/happy-mutants-food-topic/141774/21 The following recipe is fiction. Any resemblance to… Continue reading Cheap easy diet-friendly nearly-zero-points veggie chili
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Smoked Sausage Bean Pot
The recipe is a variation of Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe), which includes green bell peppers and spicy bulk sausage, such as Jimmy Dean, neither of which we happened to have. The smoked sausage is very mild flavored and cannot be described as “spicy”, so we added the New Mexico Red Chile Caribe… Continue reading Smoked Sausage Bean Pot
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (15-ounce) hominy, drained and rinsed2 cans (15-ounce) mild or medium red enchilada sauce, divided2 cans (10-ounce) diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chilies1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained¾ cup water4 ounces cream cheese2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup shredded… Continue reading Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
White Beans with Tuna and Lemon
2 cups dry cannellini beans or white beans¼ cup olive oil12 large fresh sage leaves, chopped4 large garlic cloves, crushed¼ pound thinly-sliced pancettaOR prosciutto, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice8 ounces fresh tunaOR8 ounces tuna packed in olive oil, drained½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover. Drain beans and rinse… Continue reading White Beans with Tuna and Lemon
Escarole Lentil Soup
Optional: 1 pound ground beef, browned 1 ½ cups dry lentils, sorted and rinsed2 stalks celery, chopped1 potato, peeled, and diced1 clove garlic, minced1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth4 ½ cups water1 medium bunch escarole¼ teaspoon black pepper Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated Put lentils, celery, potato, and garlic into large soup pot along with… Continue reading Escarole Lentil Soup
Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
1 pound dried lentils3 – 6 medium carrots, chopped3 – 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped2 medium onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, pressed or crushed¼ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon marjoram1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes with basil2 cups water4 cups canned low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 large bunch turnip greens, washed, large stems removed Sort… Continue reading Lentil Stew with Turnip Greens
South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)
This is the side dish suggestion for “Southwestern Lasagna”. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar¼ teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup diced red onion2 avocados, peeled and diced Romaine lettuce leaves In a mixing bowl combine vinegar, chili… Continue reading South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)
Penne Niçoise (Vegetarian Times)
The following description is printed in the recipe:“All the vibrant tastes of traditional French Niçoise salad are here in a fish-free vegetarian version. The Kalamata olives make a tangy substitute for salty anchovies." Vibrant and tangy. Advertiser words I’ve never used in conversation, and you haven’t either. 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1… Continue reading Penne Niçoise (Vegetarian Times)
Brisket – Texas Chili
This is one from a quintet of brisket/crockpot recipes that use the same basic ingredients, aside from particular ingredients for particular recipes. They are: Home-Style StewSmoky;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces)… Continue reading Brisket – Texas Chili
Brisket – Smoky
This is one of the quintet of brisket recipes that you can make out of a basic recipe. They are: Home-Style StewTexas Chili;Italian Ragu;Five-Spice Style. 1 beef brisket, approximately 3 pounds1 tablespoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium… Continue reading Brisket – Smoky
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