LEMON GARLIC DRESSING
Blend ingredients until smooth:
2 Tbl powdered flax seed
2 cloves of garlic
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large tomato
1 lemon (seeds removed)
1/2 cup water
BLACK BEAN LETTUCE WRAP
Ingredients:
2 cans black beans (drain some of liquid)
Ground cumin (to taste)
2 green and/or red peppers (sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
Lettuce
Tomatoes (chopped)
Seasonings to taste (possible options listed)
Heat beans with Cumin in saucepan. In a skellet, add 1-2 Tbl olive oil. Once heated, saute sliced peppers, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Add salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash (Original) to the saute mixture. Saute to your preference.....Place on a lettuce leaf 3 to 4 Tbl of black beans. Add some of the sauted vegetables. Top with chopped tomatoes. Then fold the lettuce to form a wrap and enjoy!
MUSHROOM & VEGGIE STIR-FRY
Ingredients:
1 pckg Portobello mushrooms (sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 pckg Asian style frozen vegetables
brown rice (1 bag of instant is suitable)
seasonings to taste (possible options listed)
Cook brown rice according to box directions. In a skillet, add 1-2 Tbl of olive oil. Once heated, add sliced mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Add salt, ground pepper, and Mrs. Dash (Original)....When finished sauteing, add the frozen vegetables. Cook the mixture until well heated, then place over prepared brown rice. Enjoy!
Rice and Bean Bake
1 can black bean soup
1 can chick peas
2 c. cooked brown or long grain rice
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
In blender, combine soup and chick peas, and seasonings. Add to cooked rice. Put in baking dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Pour heated tomato sauce over top of mixture and heat for another 5 minutes.
Cucumber and Mango Salad
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 mango, pitted and diced
1 red onion sliced thinly (or 1/2 cup green onion)
2 T lime juice
3 T cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
Mix Ingredients and Chill