Lentils w/ Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 Garlic clove 
• 1 large Tomato
• Sea salt - to taste
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Mushrooms
• 1 Yellow pepper (chopped)
• 1/3 cup Baby carrots 
• 1 dry Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Basil
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Flax seed
• 1 Tbs Olive oil

Directions

In a food blender add tomato and garlic. Blend until smooth. You may need to add water to get the process going. If so, add a little at a time.

In a pot, add one cup of water, blended tomato, cumin, bay leaf and sea salt. Let boil, then

add lentils. You will need to add water as need. Cook for 15-20 minutes. I like my lentils very soft, so I cook mines until they thicken up and create a gravy-like texture.

Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onions, yellow peppers, mushrooms, carrots, sea salt, black pepper, basil, flax seed and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes. Add mixture to lentils and serve.

I really enjoy lentils! Adding the vegetables gave it texture.  

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Some Health Benefits

Lentils support blood, heart and digestive health. They are an energy booster and also help weight loss.

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Vegetable Chili

After one bowl you will be full, but its powers 

are beyond your control ... you will go back for more!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Kidney beans
• 1 cup Pink beans
• 3 cups Water
• Salt to taste
• 1 dry Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 Tbs unsweetened Cocoa powder
• 1 tsp smoked Paprika 
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 large Onion (chopped)
• 1 large Green pepper (chopped)
• 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2  Tbs Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Corn (optional)

Directions

Add beans, water, salt, bay leaf, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika and chili powder in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours or until beans are soft.  I'm sure this complete recipe would work in a slow cooker, but I transferred the beans to a pot and finished the cooking on the stove.

In a pot, add onion, pepper, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans (with liquid), tomato paste, cocoa powder and corn. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until chili is thick.

I served this with basmati rice cooked in coconut milk and topped with avocado. Oh, so good!

Some Health Benefits


Basmati rice nourishes the heart, blood and nervous system. It helps the body heal from wounds and maintain a healthy digestive system. It complements beans for a complete protein intake. Basmati rice's protein content is higher than regular rice.  

Avocados are known to support heart, blood, liver, cell, skin and eye health. They help in detox, weight-loss and nutrient absorption.

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Mixed Vegetables w/ Quinoa

Adding the sofrito to the quinoa takes it to another level!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 Tbs sofrito
• A pinch of Sea salt
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• 1Tbs Palm oil
• 2 Tbs Tomato paste
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 1 large Onion (sliced)
• 1 Green pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup Baby carrots (sliced)
• 1 Garlic clove (chopped)
• 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dry Basil
• 1/2 cup water
• Sea salt
• Baby spinach

Directions

In a pot, add quinoa, water, sea salt, and sofrito. Cook for 12 minutes. Set aside.

In a pan heat palm oil.  Add onions, celery, green pepper,carrots, sea salt and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes then add  cayenne pepper, basil, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Cook for 5 minutes. If needed, add more water. You want your sauce to be thick like gravy. 

Serve with quinoa. 

Some Health Benefits

Quinoa is known to be full of protein, iron, and fiber. It supports muscle, blood, bone, heart and digestive health. It is also known to improve your energy levels and protect red blood cells.

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Baked Eggplant

You will think you are at a five star restaurant when you try this recipe!

Ingredients

Servings size: 2

• 1 Eggplant (sliced)
• 1 cup Wheat pastry flour
• 3 Flax seed eggs
• 1 ½ cups Almond milk
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• Salt (optional)
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Cayenne powder
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Thyme

Directions

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil

Prepare 3 separate bowls in one add milk and flax eggs. In the next bowl add flour, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, cayenne pepper and salt. In the last bowl add bread crumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and thyme. 

Place sliced eggplant in milk. Coat each eggplant with flour, milk then bread crumbs (must be in this order). Place on baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes flipping half way. Serve as a sandwich or by itself. 

 Some Health Benefits

Eggplant is known for reducing cancer, weight loss and skin tone.  It also helps with the heart, brain and digestive system.

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Black Beans w/ Avocado

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 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Black beans
• 1/2 cup Corn
• 2 large Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 large Onions (chopped)
• 2 Garlic cloves (diced)
• 1 Green pepper (chopped)
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Basil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tbs Olive Oil
• Sea salt (optional)

Directions

Slow cook beans in a slow cooker for 3 hours or until beans are soft (do not drain water once beans are done).  Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onions and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked beans with water, corn, tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf and basil. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Serve with avocado.

Some Health Benefits

Black beans, a vital source of protein and fiber, are known to function as a detox. They also secure cell, blood, brain, nervous system, heart, digestive system health.

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