 Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup 1/2 pound French green lentils2 cups chopped yellow onions1 Tbsp. minced garlic1/4 cup good olive oil (plus additional for garnish)2 tsps. kosher salt1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock1 tsp. each dried thyme and cumin1 1/2 cups each medium-diced celery and carrots2 Tbsps. tomato [...]
 Homemade Sofrito 1 bundle of cilantro1 bundle of culantro1 small yellow onion3 to 5 cloves of garlic5 to 6 small aji dulce peppers (may substitute with bell peppers)1 medium red bell pepper1 medium green bell pepper Be sure all herbs and peppers are well cleaned.Then, finely chop the garlic, onion, aji dulces and bell [...]
 Lemon Tuna Salad 2 cans tuna¼ cup plain Greek yogurt½ onion (diced)1 carrot (chopped)¼ apple (diced)2 celery stalks (chopped)½ tsp. garlic powder¼ tsp. black pepper2 Tbsps. lemon juice½ tsp. onion powder½ tsp. garlic powder Chop the apple, carrot, onion, and celery stalks, and add to a mixing bowl.Drain tuna and add it to the [...]
 Lentil Chili 2 Tbsps. olive oil1 medium onion (chopped)1 large red bell pepper (chopped)5 garlic cloves (minced)4 tsps. chili powder1 16oz. bag of brown lentils1 8oz. can tomato sauce1 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes1 bay leaf2 32oz. cartons vegetable or chicken stock1/3 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)Salt and black pepper (to taste) In a large soup [...]
 Pineapple Chicken 2 large chicken breast (cubed or ground chicken)1 cup canned pineapple (diced and drained)1 Tbsp. olive or sesame oil2 Tbsps. ketchup2 Tbsps. soy sauce or coconut aminos2 Tbsps. honey2 tsps. orange juice1/4 tsp. powdered garlic1/4 tsp. powdered ginger Combine ketchup, soy sauce, honey, orange juice, garlic and ginger in a small bowl [...]
 Pizza Quesadilla 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese1/4 cup of spinach8 pieces of turkey pepperoni1/2 cup pizza sauce or plain tomato sauceOther pizza ingredients optional Heat pan or electric skillet to medium high heat.Add tortilla to skillet and warm for about 10 seconds.Top with cheese, spinach, and pepperoni and fold the tortilla in half.Cook 3-5 [...]
 Easy Black Bean Chili 1/2 onion (diced)2 cloves garlic (minced)3 Tbsps. olive oil2 cups black beans1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce – 2 tsps. cumin1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1 tsp. chili powderSalt and pepper to taste Sauté onions and garlic in oil until onions become soft, about 5 minutes.Add tomato sauce and black beans. [...]
 Spinach Pasta ¾ cup pasta (uncooked)½ cup onion (chopped)1 garlic clove (minced)¾ tsp. basil (dried)1 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil1 medium bell pepper (chopped strips)2 cups fresh spinach2 Tbsps. Parmesan cheese Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.In a skillet, cook onion until is soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.Add basil and [...]
Tamales Tamales are made of corn dough that is filled with either meat or vegetables and then wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf and steamed. •Corn Husks (or tamales)Filling:•1 russet potato diced•2 carrots diced•2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded•1tsp ground cumin•1 tbsp olive oil•1/4 onion julienned•1 tsp salt and peperMasa:•2.5 cups of [...]
 Black Bean Quinoa Quinoa is such a greatchoice for a whole grain option and is rich in essential vitamins and nutrientsfor the body. 1 Tbsp. olive oil1 Jalapeño (diced)1 cup quinoa2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth1 cup of corn kernels1 tsp. chili powder½ tsp. of cumin1 15oz. can no salt added black beans (drained)1 14.5oz. [...]