World Best Bean's Recipes: May 2015

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Low-fat Black Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

1 combine all ingredients into a medium saucepan.
2 cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until beans are tender and begin to split.
3 serve immediately.

Lightened Green Bean Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup lowfat swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages frozen french style green beans, thawed drained
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
1 egg , lightly beaten

Recipe

1 coat medium saucepan with cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot.
2 add onion, saute 5 min.
3 add flour, and cook 1 min, stirring constantly.
4 gradually add the milk, stirring until blended.
5 stir in the cheese, sour cream, sugar and salt, cook 5 min until thick and bubbly.
6 place green beans in an 8 in square baking dish, pour sauce over.
7 combine stuffing mix, margarine and egg ; and sprinkle over green beans.
8 bake at 350 for 25 min.

Nachos Agrios (sour Cream Nachos)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 1/2 cups refried beans
5 -6 ounces tortilla chips (homemade or top quality store-bought)
1 cup swiss cheese, grated
1 cup provolone cheese, grated
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon pimiento, drained and chopped (jarred)

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 300 degrees f.
2 heat refried beans in a pan over medium heat until hot (add a little water, but not too much, if you think it's necessary).
3 spread chips out evenly on large oval oven-proof dish. spread beans on top of chips, sprinkle cheeses over beans, and scatter jalapenos over cheese.
4 bake until cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes. garnish with dollops of sour cream then scatter pimentos over nachos. serve immediately.

Nachos N' Beans

Total Time: 9 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 1
16 ounces bush's baked beans (preferably vegetarian)
1/3 lb cheddar cheese
corn chips (amount needed varies)

Recipe

1 take a 1.5qt pyrex bowl and fill the bottom with a layer of corn chips.
2 take about half the cheddar cheese slice it into slices about 2mm thick, and place the slices onto the chips.
3 take the can of beans, and pour the sauce and beans into the bowl.
4 finally make another layer of nachos using more chips and the rest of the cheese on top of the beans. the layer should cover all the beans.
5 place the bowl into the microwave (no cover is needed, since the upper layer of nachos keeps the microwave from becoming dirty), and microwave on high for 5-8 minutes depending on the microwave power. the top layer cooks faster than the bottom layer, so you'll need to experiment to figure out how long it takes the cheese to melt on the bottom.

Low-fat Beef And Bean Tortilla Bake

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
3/4 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz.)
3 (8 inch) flour tortillas, cut in half, then crosswise into 1/2 inch strips

Recipe

1 heat oven to 350 degrees. in 12 inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain, stir in beans, tomatoes, seasoning mix and water. cook 2-4 minutes. stirring occasionally, until heated through. stir in 1/2 cup of cheese.
2 in an 8 inch square glass baking dish, spread 2 cups of beef mixture. top with half of the tortilla strips. spoon half of the remaining beef mixture over strips. add remaining tortilla strips; top with remaining beef mixture.
3 bake uncovered about 30 minutes, until bubbly and heated through. sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes longer, until cheese is melted.

Laura's Chicken Pot Pie

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 ounces cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons margarine
16 ounces mixed vegetables (i used an equal mix of corn, peas, carrots, and green beans.)
5 tablespoons chicken gravy mix (sauce supreme brand, if you can find it.)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled margarine
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons ice water

Recipe

1 place chicken in crockpot.
2 cover with condensed mushroom soup. (do not add liquid.).
3 stir to coat chicken. cook for 3 to 4 hours or until done.
4 cut or shred chicken to desired size.
5 keep in fridge until ready to add to pie filling.
6 for crust, combine flour and salt.
7 cut margarine into flour mixture to form coarse crumbs. (i use a sturdy fork to do this.).
8 beat together egg and ice water.
9 add to flour, and mix until a soft dough forms.
10 flatten dough on plastic wrap to fit your pan.
11 chill for an hour.
12 preheat oven to 375°f.
13 heat vegetables and margarine over medium heat.
14 stir in gravy mix and flour.
15 add water and cook until slightly thickened.
16 stir in chicken mixture.
17 pour filling into 9 inch square pan.
18 cover with crust.
19 make a few slits in crust.
20 bake for about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Chili With Beef 'n Beans

Nachos Supreme

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic, cove minced
1/2 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces jarred taco sauce
6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into quarters
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup corn
1 cup salsa

Recipe

1 heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. add the turkey and seasoning mix. cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. add the taco sauce and beans until blended, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and set aside.
2 preheat the broiler. arrange tortilla pieces in one layer on the broiler rack; spray the tortillas lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
3 broil 4 inches away from the heat, turning frequently, until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes.
4 put the chips on a 9x13-inch cookie or jelly roll sheet. spoon the turkey mixture over the chips. top with cheese, salsa and corn. broil 4 inches from the heat until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
5 top with extra tomatoes, scallions or cilantro if desired. you could also add sour cream or yogurt, but i can't say how many points that would be :).

Fasolakia (green Bean Side Dish)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 lbs fresh green beans
1 large chopped onion
4 potatoes
4 ripe tomatoes
3 sliced onions
chopped garlic
chopped parsley
1 pinch sugar
salt
pepper

Recipe

1 clean and wash the beans.
2 warm the oil in a pot and simmer the onions and throw in the rest of the ingredients, except for the potatoes, with a little bit of water and leave the beans to slowly cook for 20 minutes.
3 cut the potatoes in 4 wedges and put them in the pot last.
4 if needed put in more water and let the food boil for a while.
5 serve hot.

Low-fat Black Bean Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 lb dried black beans
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained
1 orange, quartered (unpeeled)
1/2 cup italian parsley, chopped
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)

Recipe

1 soak the beans overnight, drain and rinse.
2 cover the beans with water in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer 1 hour.
3 add the remaining ingredients except the parsley and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water if needed.
4 remove the orange quarters and serve over cooked whole grains; sprinkle with parsley.

Duo-colored Pasta Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 10
4 ounces fettuccine
4 ounces spinach fettuccine
16 ounces frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces creamy herb salad dressing
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, julienned

Recipe

1 break fettuccine into 3" pieces; cook to desired doneness as directed on package. drain. rinse with cold water; drain again.
2 in large bowl, combine fettuccine, green beans, onions, tomatoes, and dressing; toss gently. cover.
3 refrigerate several hours to blend flavors.
4 just before serving, add cheese to fettuccine mixture and toss gently.

Low-fat Bbq Pie

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans vegetarian baked beans
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups biscuit mix (such as bisquick)
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute (such as egg beaters)
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Recipe

1 preheat the oven to 350°f (175°c).
2 crumble the ground turkey into a large skillet over medium heat and season with salt and pepper. when fully browned (5-8 min), transfer to a 13x9 casserole with a slotted spoon.
3 add vegetable oil to pan, then stir in the onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. continue to saute until the onion is tender and translucent, 3-5 minute.
4 stir in the baked beans, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder and oregano. add to turkey in casserole dish and stir well. sprinkle 3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese over the meat and beans.
5 in a separate bowl, mix together the baking mix, milk, egg substitute and honey. pour this mixture evenly over the dish.
6 bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the biscuit topping is golden brown. sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nacho Skillet

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cp. shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
tortilla chips
chopped tomato (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)

Recipe

1 in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat. drain.
2 return to stove and add sugar, oregano, chili powder, kidney beans, tomato sauce and corn. stir 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
3 stir in cheese and cilantro. serve with tortilla chips.

Cherry Vanilla Cream Soda

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup cherry juice
1 quart soda water
1 cup water

Recipe

1 in a small saucepna, combine 1 cup water and the sugar add the vanilla bean. boil over medium heat for two minutesor until mixture has reduced to a thin syrup.
2 remove the vanilla bean, rinse and reserve for another use.
3 allow the syrup to cool. stir in extracts and cherry juice.
4 pour two tablespoons of cherry vanilla syrup over ice and fill glass with soda water. stir to combine.

Nacho Skillet Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can mexicorn
2 cups baked corn tortilla chips (optional)
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Recipe

1 in a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion; drain well.
2 stir in bell peppers, sugar, oregano, chili powder, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and corn.
3 simmer 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture is absorbed.
4 top with cheese, if desired. you can eat this by itself, or use the chips to eat the mixture like a dip.

Laura's Beer Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

Servings: 16
2 lbs lean ground beef
6 cups water
6 beef bouillon cubes
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (12 ounce) cans beer
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced onions
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups sliced turnips
2 cups sliced potatoes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt
pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans
1 cup spaghetti, broken into 1 inch pieces

Recipe

1 brown the ground beef in a very large pot. drain well.
2 add liquid ingredients, bouillon cubes and seasonings.
3 add vegetables according to length of time they take to cook. (e.g. turnips, potatoes and carrots before onions).
4 cook on low for awhile until vegetables are soft.
5 add green beans, spaghetti and beer towards the end of cooking.

Laura Moon's Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2 lbs lean meat
4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle dark beer
2 hot peppers, sliced
1 cup red wine
lemon juice
1 pinch fresh dill
1 teaspoon coriander
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 teaspoon cayenne
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 tablespoons cumin
3 garlic cloves
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

1 heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook onions, garlic, lean meat in oil for 10 minutes, or until the meat is well browned and the onions are tender.
2 mix in the diced tomatoes with juice, dark beer, wine, tomato paste and beef broth.
3 season with chili powder, cumin, dill, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
4 stir in carrots, 2 cans of the beans and hot chile peppers.
5 reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours.
6 stir in the 2 remaining cans of beans, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
7 top with sour cream and cheese if desired!

Marinated Chick Peas

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1/4 cup chopped fresh, flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pickled banana pepper, chopped coarsely
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

1 combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2 combine lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic in a small bowl.
3 stir with a whisk.
4 drizzle over bean mixture.
5 toss to coat.
6 chill at least one hour.

Low-fat Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

2 -3 lbs meaty chicken pieces (we like thighs)
2/3 cup bisquick reduced-fat baking mix
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Recipe

1 place butter in 13x9 pan. preheat oven to 425°f and place pan and butter in oven while it's preheating.
2 combine bisquick, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag.
3 skin chicken, if desired. rinse each piece under cold water. then place in bag, one or two pieces at a time, and shake to coat well.
4 when butter is melted in pan (pan should be hot), place meat in pan, meaty sides down.
5 bake 35 minutes; turn pieces over and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°f.
6 excellent with mashed potatoes, biscuits, and green beans!

Chana Masala (spicy Chickpeas) With Spinach

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 2
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (in water or precooked,also called garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup water
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of (approx 2 tbsp)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed

Recipe

1 in a large skillet or frying pan, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
2 add chickpeas straight from the can, including all the water.
3 add spices and lemon juice, cover, and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until chickpeas are browned and soft.
4 reduce heat, add spinach and cover.
5 allow spinach to wilt for 2-4 minutes.
6 serve immediately.

Greek Chicken Salad With Lemon-herb Dressing

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

1 salad: combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2 toss with lemon-herb dressing; top with feta cheese.
3 serve with toasted pita bread triangles.
4 enjoy!
5 yield: 4 to 6 servings lemon-herb dressing: whisk together all ingredients until well blended; chill.
6 yield: about 3/4 cup.

Marinated Corn Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
16 ounces frozen whole kernel corn
3 -4 green onions
15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
8 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 cup mojo marinade
1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

1 thaw corn in colander under cool running water 2-3 minutes; drain thoroughly and place in a medium bowl.
2 slice green onions thinly; add to corn. stir in remaining ingredients; let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend. stir and serve.

Nacho Skillet Dinner

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups slightly broken tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

1 in a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2 stir in kidney beans, tomato sauce, mexi-corn and chili powder.
3 reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes,stirring occasionally.
4 sprinkle tortilla chips evenly over beef mixture.
5 top with cheese.
6 cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Marinated Chickpeas

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pickled banana pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

1 combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. combine juice, oil, and garlic, stirring with a whisk.
2 drizzle over bean mixture; toss to coat. chill at least 1 hour.

Nachos

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 tablespoon oil
1 garlic clove (peeled and chopped)
1 small onion (peeled and chopped)
1 (440 g) can chili beans
1 (410 g) can tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
200 g corn chips
3/4 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

1 heat oil in a pan.
2 fry garlic and onion until soft.
3 put beans in a bowl, mash them a bit with a fork.
4 drain tomatoes, add to bowl mash them a litle.
5 add to onion in pan.
6 stir till boiling.
7 add sugar.
8 *****pre-heat oven to 190 degrees*****.
9 turn pan to low, simmer for 25 minutes, stir occasionally.
10 pour into a baking dish.
11 arrange chips around edge.
12 sprinkle cheese over.
13 bake for 5 minutes at 190 degrees.
14 take out of over, put sour cream in centre and serve.

Light Tart Crust

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons splenda sugar substitute
1 pinch kosher salt (1/8 tsp.)
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

1 combine flour, salt, and sugar.
2 using a fork, cut in the butter until it resembles coarse meal and then add beaten egg until all combines together.
3 flatten into disk and chill for around an hour.
4 roll out and flatten into greased 9 1/2" cake pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom. (*i don't have a tart pan so you can try a tart pan if you like).
5 gently poke holes on bottom with a fork, line inside with foil, and fill with baking weights (beans, rice, whatever works).
6 bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes w/ foil.
7 remove foil and then bake for 8 more minutes.

Ginger Chickpea Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
250 g uncooked dried garbanzo beans, soaked for 4 hours
1 small onion, finely diced
1 red capsicum (bell pepper)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice or 2 teaspoons lime juice
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Recipe

1 boil the chickpeas for 10 minutes, turn down the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
2 while still warm, pour over the dressing then leave to cool.
3 add the rest of the ingredients and serve.

Greek Edamame Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained, blotted dry (julienne-cut)
1 (4 3/4 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup greek feta vinaigrette
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

1 in medium bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. gently fold in cheese.
2 refrigerate several hours to blend flavors.

Nacho-rific Stuffed Chicken (hungry Girl)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
1/4 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
4 (21 g) wedges the laughing cow light original swiss cheese
1/2 cup fiber one all-bran cereal (original)
8 low-fat baked corn tortilla chips, crushed
1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
2 dashes cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 skinless chicken breasts, cutlets pounded to 1/3-inch thickness
1/4 cup taco sauce
nonfat sour cream
salsa

Recipe

1 1. preheat oven to 180.c.
2 2. spray a large baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
3 3. to make the filling, combine beans, shredded cheese, and cheese wedges in a bowl. mix thoroughly and set aside.
4 4. using a blender or food processor, grind fiber one cereal to a breadcrumb-like consistency. remove blender from base, and add crushed chips, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. with the lid on, give it a good shake to mix. transfer crumb mixture to a plate and set aside.
5 5. lay cutlets flat on a clean, dry surface. spoon filling onto the centers of the cutlets, evenly dividing it among them. carefully roll each cutlet up over the filling (which may ooze a little, but don't worry!) and secure with toothpicks.
6 6. cover each stuffed cutlet with 1 tablespoons taco sauce, using the back of the spoon or your fingers to coat. carefully roll each cutlet in the crumb mixture, making sure to coat all sides -- use a spoon or your fingers, if needed. gently transfer to the baking pan.
7 7. cover the pan with foil, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
8 8. carefully remove foil, and bake in the oven for another 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and outsides are crispy.
9 9. let cool slightly and, if you like, serve with sour cream and/or salsa. enjoy!

Nachos

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 lb corn tortilla chips ()
1 lb hamburger (can be substituted with 2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts)
15 ounces refried beans
salsa
taco seasoning
16 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 -2 tomato
green onion, if desired

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 350.
2 cook hamburger meat in skillet, drain.
3 wash meat off in sink in a strainer.
4 spread chips on cookie sheet.
5 bake chips in oven for 25 minutes.
6 when chips are heated up, add all ingredients.
7 put back in oven for about 10 minutes.

Lightened Taco Bell Mexican Pizza - Copycat

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon diced minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (spanish is best)
2 tablespoons water
8 flour tortillas (6-inchinch")
cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) can low fat refried beans
1/3 cup diced tomato
2/3 cup mild picante sauce
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Recipe

1 cook the ground beef over medium heat until brown, then drain.
2 return meat to pan and add the salt, onions, paprika, chili powder and water.
3 let mixture simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
4 pre-heat oven to 400.
5 spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and bake until crisp.
6 heat refried beans.
7 stack each pizza by first spreading 1/3 c beans on one tortilla.
8 next add 1/3 c meat, then another tortilla.
9 top the second tortilla with 2 t of salsa.
10 divide the tomato, cheese, onions and olives evenly and top in that order.
11 bake for an additional 8-12 minutes.

Havana Cake

Ingredients

3 packets gelatin
15 tablespoons cold water
1/2 liter milk
350 g sugar
3 packets whipped cream powder or 3 packets whipped cream
sponge cake base
locker wafer biscuits

Recipe

1 this is a wonderful cake that keeps in the refrigerator for days looking just like the day you first made it!
2 to make it, firstly mix the gelatine with the cold water.
3 heat the milk and add sugar.
4 allow to cool.
5 once cooled, add the gelatine.
6 finally add the whipped cream folding in carefully.
7 either make a thin sponge base or use a bought one.
8 place the sponge in the bottom of a spring from pan.
9 spoon a layer of the milk mixture over the sponge.
10 crush up the biscuits.
11 sprinkle about one-third over the mixture.
12 spoon another layer of the mixture over the crushed wafers and repeat with a layer of crushed wafers.
13 finally spoon the remaining mixture on top.
14 finish with a layer of crushed wafers.
15 chill in the refrigerator until needed.

Nachos Supper

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (30 ounce) can refried beans
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup taco sauce

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2 cook ground chuck with onion.
3 spread refried beans in a 2 quart casserole.
4 top with meat.
5 top with green chilies.
6 cover evenly with cheese.
7 pour taco sauce over all.
8 bake 20-25 minutes.
9 garnish with your choice of chopped green onions, olives, avocado dip or sour cream.
10 serve with tortilla chips.

Chana Ki Dal Aur Karailay

Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 6 hrs Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 3
100 g split garbanzo beans (chana dal)
4 tablespoons oil
250 g indian bitter melons
3 medium tomatoes, preferably ripe
3 onions, sliced
2 green chilies
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste

Recipe

1 in a saucepan, combine the soaked chana dal, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder and red chili powder. add water; the water should cover the lentils entirely. bring to a boil then lower to a gentle simmer for about 35-40 minutes. add salt half-way through the cooking process (it will bring out the natural flavor of the lentils and the lentils will be more tender) and keep stirring every now and then so the lentils don't stick to the bottom of the pot. the liquid should have evaporated. remove any liquid (if any).
2 take the bitter gourds and peel off the skin. cut each bitter gourd longways and de-seed them. sprinkle salt all over the bitter gourds to cover them well with salt. set aside for at least 3 hours.
3 now wash bitter gourd.
4 heat the oil and fry bittergourds in oil on medium heat until they turn golden.now add sliced onions,fry bitter gourd with oil,tomatoes and green chillies in dal.
5 and simmer for another five minutes on low heat.
6 serve with roties.

Nacho Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

3 large russett baking potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
2 slice baking potatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds. (about 8 slices per potato).
3 brush both sides of potato slices with oil (can use non-stick cooking spray).
4 bake for 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. remove from oven.
5 while potatoes are baking, heat black beans on top of stove or in microwave.
6 top each potato with 1 tablespoon of the heated beans and then sprinkle with the cheese and olives.
7 place potatoes back in the oven to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
8 serve with salsa and sour cream.

Late Summer Green Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 spring onions, trimmed
140 g runner beans
3 slices bread, cubed (olive if you can get it)
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 (10 g) butter
2 medium courgettes
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 bunch basil leaves
85 g baby spinach, washed and trimmed from stems
1 large shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
9 tablespoons olive oil
2 red peppers, 5mm dice
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1/4 teaspoon caster sugar

Recipe

1 dressing:.
2 fry the shallot and garlic in 4tbsp of the olive oil - do not let them colour. add the peppers, bay leaf and thyme and simmer for 5 minutes. remove from the heat, stir in the sugar and the rest of the oil decant into a jug and leave to infuse until needed.
3 salad:.
4 shred the spring onions and place in a bowl if iced water to curl them.
5 slice the runner beans into long strips and cook the beans in salted water until just softened drain and cool.
6 fry the bread in 4 tbsp of the oil until golden and crispy add a knob of butter and toss. drain on kitchen paper and season well. (this can be done up to 2 hours in advance).
7 using a y peeler peel the courgette lengthways to make strips.
8 heat the remaining olive oil and butter and stir fry the green peppers until just soft. add the green beans and swirl empty into a bowl. and season.
9 scatter the courgettes, onion, basil, baby spinach and bread over the veg. spoon over enough dressing to moisten and serve the rest separately. dress with shaved parmesan if desired.

N'awlins Inspired Black Beans And Cajun Sausage

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 10
14 ounces dried black beans, medium sized bag, soak and drained twice
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon instant minced garlic or 3 fresh garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 bay leaves
kosher salt
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon lime rind
12 ounces chicken stock, canned ok
2 -3 smoked ham hocks
1 lb cajun sausage

Recipe

1 cook sausage with 1/2 cup water in large heavy bottomed pot that the beans will be cooked in, allow water to dissipate and sausage to brown until you have a good fond going on in the pan. once you have a good caramelized pan, remove the sausage allow to cool and fridge them.
2 drain grease and replace with tablespoon of a light flavored oil and saute/brown your onion - salt, add celery - salt, all spices and saute till translucent - avoid burning your fond! add stock to deglaze pan.
3 add ham hocks (note: these tend to shed bone shards, avoid stirring once these are in the mix. remove them after cooking is complete and pull the meat off the bone on a separate plate. add the meat back into the mix).
4 add beans.
5 add enough water to just cover beans/ham hocks bring the party to a boil then reduce heat and cook until beans are soft. i used a pressure cooker, the whole meal was done in 30 minutes -- with that said, only allow pressure to get it's initial burst of steam then bring down the heat to a low simmer -- beans can foam up and clog your cooker - always monitor this process.).
6 while awaiting the beans to soften, prep lime and the lime rind, cut sausage into bite size chunks - taste sausage for heat and adjust to your preference. consider some cayenne to the mix. the chipotle pepper does provide a subtle heat that will make your forhead sweat but no significant affect to the tongue.
7 once the beans are cooked, add remaining ingredients and simmer another 10 minutes. i like my beans a bit soupy so i choose not to thicken it. to help thicken the dish, food process 1/3 of the beans into a paste then reincorperate them.
8 serve over rice, perhaps corn bread or fried plantains.
9 garnish
10 chopped red bell pepper & scallions.

Hashknife Posse Stew

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 10
1 lb ground meat or 1 lb ground turkey
1 chopped onion
1 (52 ounce) can ranch style beans
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can hominy
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt
pepper

Recipe

1 saute meat and onions until no longer pink and onions are translucent.
2 add all other ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
3 ladle into bowls, serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
4 can top with: cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, sour cream, etc.
5 good on a cold wintry day!

Light Refried Black Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon corn oil
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, including liquid
1/2-1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

1 cook garlic in oil in a skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2 add beans with their liquid and mash with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to make a coarse purée.
3 continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot.
4 stir in enough of water to thin to a creamy consistency.
5 add pepper to taste.
6 serve warm, sprinkled with cilantro.
7 (beans can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. reheat, adding water if necessary.) makes 4 servings.

Nacho Beef Bake

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1/2 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning (reduced sodium)
2 reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (reduced fat)
2 cups tortilla chips (baked nacho)
3 cups lettuce, shredded
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Recipe

1 in large skillet, cook beef over medium heat, until no longer pink.
2 drain meat.
3 add beans, water, & taco seasoning. cook & stir 5 minutes.
4 spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
5 unroll crescent dough in pan sealing seams.
6 spoon beef mixture over dough.
7 top with sour cream, cheese, & chips.
8 bake 375 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9 top with lettuce & tomatoes.

Nacho Bake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 12
2 lbs ground chuck
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce or 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
salt and pepper
1 minced onion
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
12 ounces sour cream
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
16 ounces shredded cheese, cheddar or 1 cheddar cheese, blend
1 (16 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 350°.
2 season ground chuck with salt and pepper to taste.
3 brown ground beef with minced onion.
4 after fully cooking ground beef add taco sauce (or salsa) and beans.
5 layer mixture in the bottom of baking dish.
6 you probably will need a large one.
7 spread sour cream on top.
8 spread cheese on next.
9 top with diced vegetables.
10 cover with foil.
11 bake for 15-20 minutes.
12 remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nachos With Chicken And Black Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 ounces tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 red onion, diced
2 limes, juice of
1/2 cup light sour cream
salsa

Recipe

1 preheat the oven to 425 degrees. arrange the chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet. spoon the beans evenly over the chips then top with chicken, cheese and onion. bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. remove from oven.
2 combine lime juice and sour cream. spoon over the nachos and top with salsa.

Greek Butter-bean Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 ripe plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
1 small lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (400 g) cans butter beans, drained
75 g pitted black olives
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
200 g feta, roughly cubed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
warm pita bread, to serve

Recipe

1 roughly chop one of the tomatoes and place in a liquidizer with half the mint and garlic and whizz until smooth.
2 add the lemon juice and the live oil and some salt and pepper and whizz again to make a smooth dressing.
3 cut the remaining tomatoes into wedges and toss with the butter beans, olives, red onions, feta and dressing.
4 transfer to serving plates, scatter over the reserved mint and serve with warm pitta bread.

Latin Beans

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
fat (i used 4 strips of chopped bacon)
vegetables (such as shallots, green onions, garlic, onions)
canned beans, in sauce (red and pinto)
tomato sauce
manzanilla olives, chopped (i used 1 tsp)
capers (i used 1 tsp)
tomato, chopped
citrus zest (lemon or lime)
wine vinegar
beef broth (i used chicken) or beef base (i used chicken)
seasoning (sazon, cumin, coriander)
brown sugar
chives, chopped (garnish)

Recipe

1 slice shallots and green onions. mince garlic and onions. saute in hot pan the fat until vegetables are tender.
2 once the vegetables have cooked tender add the beans, sauce, olives, capers, tomatoes, zest (i used lemon), wine vinegar, and beef broth.
3 add seasonings and brown sugar.
4 cook this down until it's thick like a sauce, but not to thick. garnish with chives if using.
5 serve over cooked saffron rice (i seasoned with salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and butter flavored with lemon zest).

Marinated Chickpea Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpea)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 packet splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Recipe

1 drain and rinse the chickpeas (you may use other beans-black, black-eyed peas, cannellini, etc.) put the chickpeas, onions and tomato halves in a bowl.
2 in a separate bowl mix the remaining ingredients and blend well.
3 pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss gently.
4 cover and marinate overnight.
5 the chickpeas will absorb the flavor nicely.
6 serve as a side dish, or cut up some leftover chicken breasts and place the bean salad on a bed of salad greens and place the chicken on top.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Greek Chicken And Vegetable Packets

Total Time: 34 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 24 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
2 cups fresh green beans or 2 cups frozen green beans or 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese

Recipe

1 tear heavy duty foil into four (12 x 18 inch) pieces.
2 cut chicken into strips.
3 combine chicken,green beans, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4 center 1/4 of chicken mixture on each sheet of foil.
5 bring up sides of foil and double fold. double fold ends to form a packet, leaving room for heat to circulate. repeat to make 4 packets.
6 bake 20 to 24 minutes at 450 degrees.

Easy Taco Bake

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn (not thawed or drained)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained (rotel)
1/2 lb velveeta cheese, cut up (pasteurized prepared cheese product)
6 ounces fritos corn chips, coarsely crushed (about 7 cups)

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 425°f spray 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. combine chili, corn, tomatoes and cheese.
2 layer one third of the chili mixture in prepared baking dish; top with half of the chips. repeat layers. cover with remaining chili mixture.
3 bake 30 minute or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is hot and bubbly. garnish with torn lettuce and chopped tomatoes, if desired.

Cracker Barrel Green Beans

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1/4 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans green beans, with liquid
1/4 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

1 in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until lightly brown but not crisp.
2 when bacon has browned, add green beans.
3 add salt, sugar and pepper and mix well.
4 place onion on top of green beans.
5 cover saucepan with a lid and bring to a light boil.
6 turn heat down to low and simmer beans for 45 minutes.

Greek Chickpeas

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1/8-1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 cup water
salt
black pepper
1 freshly squeezed lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon flour

Recipe

1 fry the onions in the oil.
2 . add the chickpeas and water, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
3 in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and flour until well blended and smooth.
4 whisk several tablespoons of the hot liquid from the chickpeas into the lemon-flour mixture until well blended.
5 pour this mixture back into the chickpeas, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the water is nearly evaporated and the sauce has thickened, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
6 turn the heat off and let the chickpeas cool in the skillet.
7 serve at room temperature or warm.

Greek Chickpea Soup - Soupa Revithia

Total Time: 14 hrs Preparation Time: 12 hrs Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 lb dried garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons baking soda
6 cups water
3 onions, finely chopped
1 pinch dried dill
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 small lemons

Recipe

1 soak chickpeas overnight in 6 cups water.
2 drain and rub with baking soda. let sit 10 min and then rub off skins and rinse well.
3 place chickpeas in 4 qt pot with 6 cups water. bring to boil. remove froth.
4 reduce heat to low. add onions and dill. if you have fresh dill, use 1 tbsp.
5 simmer 2 hours or until tender.
6 add salt, pepper and olive oil.
7 serve with lemon wedges or you can squeeze juice of lemons into soup before serving.

Nacho Bean Dip

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

Servings: 10
1 lb ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes
6 ounces taco sauce
1 1/2 lbs shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 dash hot sauce
tortilla chips

Recipe

1 brown ground beef and drain well.
2 add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
3 meanwhile, liquefy tomatoes in blender.
4 combine all ingredients together in large pot and simmer until cheese has melted and is heated through.
5 serve with chips.

N.c. Bean Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 lb hamburger
1 lb sausage (optional)
4 hot dogs
16 ounces baked beans
4 -6 pieces bacon
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup ketchup

Recipe

1 in a saucepan, cook hamburger (or sausage) until fully cooked.
2 drain grease, and then add cut up hot dogs, onion, and bell pepper. cook for an additional 5 minutes on medium heat.
3 in a casserole dish (4 x 6 works well), put baked beans and ketchup together and mix well.
4 add hamburger, hot dogs, onion, and bell pepper and stir until uniformly mixed in the dish.
5 take the uncooked bacon and lay them over the top of the dish side by side until dish is completely covered.
6 note: if you are using shredded cheese, wait until the last 10 minutes of baking to add. if you cut up block cheese instead, go ahead and cut in thick pieces and add before putting in the oven.
7 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8 once preheated, put dish in oven uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
9 the cheese should be slightly brown around the edges and the beans should be boiling slightly when dish is taken out of the oven. reheats very well after being refrigerated.

Greek Chili

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 10
12 ounces extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons honey
6 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sliced greek olive (optional)

Recipe

1 saute ground beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan until beef is browned (about 5 minutes). add the spices, herbs and cocoa and cook about 1-2 more minutes.
2 stir in tomatoes, beans and honey. heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 15 minutes. uncover and simmer another 10 minutes.
3 spoon chili over pasta. garnish with feta cheese and olives.

Dump Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can chili with beans
1 (10 ounce) can chili without beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can potatoes, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (11 ounce) can vegetable soup
1 (15 ounce) can veg-all
1 (15 ounce) can beans (or okra)

Recipe

1 don't drain any cans.
2 dump all soups together.
3 simmer for 30 minutes.

Apricot Glazed Ham With Cranberry Chutney

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

2 cups dried apricots, small diced
1 orange, zest of
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon fresh sage, minced
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup red wine
4 lbs smoked ham, pit

Recipe

1 combine the apricots, orange zest, sugar, water, and honey in a sauce pan. bring to a boil then lower to a simmer for 5 minutes until it's a nice thick glaze. remove from the heat and add the vanilla paste, cardamon, allspice, coriander and sage.
2 glaze ham with half of the apricot mixture and bake at 350. baste frequently, until the ham is heated through.about 45 minutes.
3 while the ham is baking, in the saucepan with the remaining apricot mixture, add the cranberries and red wine. simmer until the mixture is thick.
4 serve the ham with the cranberry chutney.

Jalupa

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

3 lbs lamb roast
16 ounces dried pinto beans (pre-soak and cook) or 4 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans
4 ounces green chilies (canned)
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 onion, chopped

Recipe

1 soak beans before cooking, if using dried beans. otherwise, mix spices together and rub on lamb roast and place in crock pot that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. add beans and chopped onion. cover and cook on low about 5 hours. shred the lamb roast and add back to the bean mixture.
2 serve with cooked tortillas (or chips), sour cream, taco sauce & black olives. cheese optional.

Latin Lamb With Fruit

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 lamb loin chops (1 1/2-inch-thick)
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup dried apricot, halved
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
avocado (to garnish)

Recipe

1 in a large heavy skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly brown chops on both sides.
2 remove chops to a deep casserole dish with a lid, mix together all other ingredients and add to casserole dish.
3 cover and bake at 350 degrees oven for 45 minutes, until lamb is tender.
4 dish may be uncovered for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
5 serve chops with hot cooked rice, sliced avocado, and the fruited pan juices.

Dump Soup

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

1 (11 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (14 ounce) can garden medley vegetables
1 (19 ounce) can proggresso minestrone soup
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

Recipe

1 open cans and pour together into pot.
2 heat over stove.

Light Pasta E Fagioli

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups vegetable broth
8 ounces whole wheat ditalini
salt
pepper

Recipe

1 heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. add fennel, onion and celery and saute until softened (7-9 minutes). add garlic, oregano and pepper flakes and cook one minute more. stir in tomatoes and beans and simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
2 add broth and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in pasta and cook for 10 minutes more, or until pasta is al dente.
3 season with salt and pepper to taste and turn off heat. stir in parsley and serve.

Marinated Corn And Black Bean Salad

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) box frozen whole kernel corn
1 medium onion (or 3-4 green onions)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup mojo criollo
1 teaspoon honey

Recipe

1 place corn in colander and rinse with cool water to thaw. drain well and place in large bowl.
2 chop (rinsed) green onions finely; add to corn.
3 stir in remaining ingredients; chill until ready to serve.

Fast & Delicious Chicken Chili

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
3 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, drained
32 ounces chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 onion, chopped (or use 1t dried chopped onion)
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mild salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bunch chopped cilantro (optional)
1 whole avocado, diced (optional)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
10 corn tortillas

Recipe

1 in a large pot, sautee onion in a little olive oil and then add beans, broth, evaporated milk, chilis and garlic. if you are using dried chopped onion, add it to the liquid at this time. bring to a boil, turn down heat to simmer.
2 while soup is heating chop chicken into small pieces. combine spices into a small dish. sprinkle the spices onto the chicken and toss to cover. once the soup is boiling/simmering, stir in chicken. simmer for 30 minutes.
3 if chili seems too thick, add up to 1 cup of water
4 serve with grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and avocado. heat tortillas and serve on the side. yum!
5 **you can omit the chicken and use vegetable broth for a delicious vegetarian version.

Marinated Lentil Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsnip
1/2 cup chopped carrot
6 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Recipe

1 to prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2 set aside.
3 to prepare the salad, cook the parsnip and carrot in 6 cups boiling water for 1 minute or until tender; remove vegetables with a slotted spoon.
4 add lentils; bring to a boil.
5 reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender; drain in a colander.
6 cool.
7 combine parsnip, carrot, lentils, celery, onions, and parsley in a bowl; stir in vinaigrette.
8 marinate at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Light Pie Crust

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, chilled and cut up
2 tablespoons water

Recipe

1 preheat oven to 400ºf.
2 combine flour and sugar in a large bowl or food processor. add margarine and process, or mix together with your fingers, until mixture resembles coarse meal. add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and process, or mix, until a manageable dough forms; turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12-inch circle.
3 press dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan or removable-bottom tart pan; prick the bottom all over with a fork, cover dough with foil and fill with dried beans or rice.
4 bake 10 minutes. remove beans and foil and bake until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes more. remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. yields 8 slices per crust.

Low-fat Chicken Cassoulet

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 ounces hot italian turkey sausage links
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, defatted
1 cup dry wine
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Recipe

1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2 heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat; add the chicken, onions, and sausage, and cook until the chicken and sausage are brown on both sides.
3 break up the sausage into small pieces.
4 add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
5 bake, covered, for 1 hour.
6 remove bay leaf before serving.

Marinated Green Beans

Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
1 small thinly sliced sweet onions or 1 small you could use 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 cup sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

1 cook green beans in boiling water for 4- 5 minutes until tender, but still crisp.
2 drain, immerse in ice water till cool. drain.
3 whisk vinegars, sugar, evoo, salt and pepper together in a serving bowl. add onion and green beans, stir together.
4 marinate in refrigerator for at least five hours. shake it up once in awhile. over night is even better.
5 enjoy.