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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Today’s Meatless Monday recipe is an interesting new twist on chili. Thanks to Paul Osborn for sending it our way. Adapted from Taste of Home.

Ingredients:

2 Large Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 Large onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. chili powder 3 Medium cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 Can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 Cup brewed coffee 2 Tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions :

1. In [...]

April 30, 2012, at 7:57 am 4 people had their say - chime in!

LEMONY LEEK AND MUSHROOM SOUP

By Nava Atlas From VegKitchen

Welcome spring or early fall with this Greek-inspired soup, rich with leeks, mushrooms and herbs in a lemon-flavored broth. Serves: 8 or more 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 large leeks, white and lightest green parts only, chopped and well rinsed 32-ounce carton vegetable broth 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into l/2-inch dice 1 large celery stalk, diced 2 bay leaves 1 pound very ripe, juicy tomatoes, diced, or one 14 to 16 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 10 ounces baby bella or cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 2 to 4 ounces fresh shiitake [...]

March 26, 2012, at 8:29 am Leave your comment

Spicy Sprouted Lentils & Greens Soup

By Kristin Celeste Shroeger The Intentional Minimalist 

Ingredients Farm fresh organic red, white and yellow onion Farm fresh organic garlic Farm fresh organic jalapeno Farm fresh organic turnip Farm fresh organic green pepper One cup farm fresh organic mizuna One cup farm fresh organic arugula One cup farm fresh organic pea shoots One cup homegrown organic sprouted french lentils Farm fresh organic herb medley Vegan broth Organic canola oil Organic tamari Turkish pepper spice (pul kirmizi biber) Cayenne pepper Crushed red pepper flakes Spring onion infused olive oil (recipe link) Directions Slice onions and cook in one tablespoon canola [...]

October 31, 2011, at 8:40 am 2 people had their say - chime in!

Potato and leek soup (vegan)

By Kristin Celeste Shroeger The Intentional Minimalist 

Ingredients 2 Farm fresh organic leeks 5 Farm fresh organic potatoes 2 Cups farm fresh organic parsley 1 Large farm fresh organic red onion 4 Cups organic vegan stock 1 Cup organic raw Brazil nuts Sea salt White and black pepper Organic canola oil Organic green onion infused olive oil (recipe link) Organic apple cider vinegar Directions Slice onions and cook in a few tablespoons of canola oil and a little sea salt for five minutes. Bring four cups water to a boil and make vegan stock. Wash and quarter potatoes with [...]

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