Easy Cheezy Peas, Nacho Chipotle Chips, Corn Salad

CHEEZY PEA SALAD

2 bags of frozen peas

2 c. celery diced

1 red bell pepper diceed

4 green onions chopped

1/3-1/2 c. nutritional yeast

1 t. garlic powder

1/8t. dried mustard

Vegenaise to moisten...don't get too much

this should not taste like mayo, if it does add more yeast and spices to taste

This is a picture of my daughter's

VEGAN NACHO'S

bottom layer~my raw Nacho Chipotle Chips

lentil and rice casserole

Daiya cheddar cheese~vegan

Vegan sour cream

Tabasco

Nacho Chipolte Chips

thanks to Ani Phyo for the basic chip recipe in her book Raw Food Essential~I changed it up a bit

~place in a bowl mix together and sit aside

3 c. ground golden flax seeds

1 c. of nutritional yeast

In high powered blender liquify:

3 c. water

3-4 c. chopped celery

4 T. oregano

1 T. Mrs. Dash Chipotle

pour liquids over mixture in bowl and mix together..you may need to add more water as it thickens up quite a bit.  spread mixture on teflex sheets in dehyrdrator in a large square.  dry on one side and then flip, remove telfex and lightly salt with ground Himalyan salt and score in triangle shapes.  continue drying until crispy.  You will want the mixture to be about 1/8"....if it is thicker you can use it as bread...or thin out with more water.  I cannot keep enough of these around...they are yummy.  I had some with my blended salad today.

This is what's on my table today for munchies.  I purchased a membership to Costco and found those sweet mini peppers while foraging through the produce department.  Our Costco has some great prices on organic products.  One of my favorite buys was the  Italian Volcano 100% lemon juice...it has the equivalent of 40 lemons in the bottle for less than $4.  It is by far the best bottled lemon juice I've purchased.  I have been using it for about a year, but I've been paying over $6 a bottle.  I figured that I saved enough on the lemon juice I use in a year to pay for my Costco membership and then some!!!

Previously I used a case of lemons in no time...squeezing, squeezing, squeezing....well, some things are just not worth the time in my book.  Some day I may go back to squeezing...but for now, this is what works best for me...and it is a relief on the pocketbook too.

This is the other items my daughter ate with her nacho's....

Broccoli Salad, celery and a Roma tomato

This organic corn was another great buy at Costco,

5 pounds for a little over $5!

Corn salad was in order..

CORN SALAD

corn

red bell pepper

red onion

jalapeno

cilantro

lime juice

Himalyan salt

Hope you all are having a great weekend!!!

Thanks for reading!!  :)

God Bless

Lentil Recipes

Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

10-12 c. water

1/2 red onion chopped

4 garlic cloves minced

14 oz of lentils rinsed and drained

1/4 to 1/2 c. barley or wild rice or another grain of choice (optional)

4 stalks of celery chopped

2 carrots diced

2 sweet potatoes peeled and diced

2 t. rosemary

1 t. oregano

2 t. sea salt or real salt or Himalyan salt

1 t. Italian seasonings

1/4 c. Seitenbacher vegetable broth

1/4-1/2 c. nutritional yeast

strip of wakame or sea veggie of choice (optional)

put all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer until done

I try to make my soups early in the day and then place them in the crock pot on warm then they are always there waiting to be eaten

or my favorite way to make soup is to place all the ingredients in the crock pot overnight on a low setting and it will be done in the morning, then stir the ingreds and set to keep warm setting

 


Pictured above are some of the products used in my recipe.  Some items I purchase through my food co op.
I usually buy 10# of nutritional yeast from Red Star.  I like being able to get a deeper discount as we use this daily.  I like to sprinkle the yeast on air popped popcorn for a cheezy flavor.  Seitenbacher veggie broth is a great item to have on hand to boost your soups flavor and nutrtional value. It can also be used as a salt substitute.  It is available on Amazons subscribe and save for an additional 15% off.


Yesterday I had a good conversation with some acquaintances about diet and lifestyle.  It is such an encouragement when you can connect with like-minded people and meet new people that are concerned about their health and are making positive changes.  So in honor of them I am posting these two lentil recipes above and below.

Lentil Rice Casserole~this is Sue Gregg's Recipe...thanks Sue!

Amount: about 3 cups (4-6 servings)***I always double this recipe and use a 9 X 13" glass dish

Blend together in a casserole dish and let stand overnight or 7 hrs.
3 c. water
3/4 c. uncooked lentils, washed as needed
1/2 c. uncooked brown rice, washed as needed
juice of 1/2 lemon (acid improves release of nutrients)

Add just before baking:
3-4 T. Bragg's Liquid Amino's
1 small onion chopped (or 1/4 c. dried onions)
1/2 t. basil leaves
1/4 t. oregano leaves
1/4 t. thyme leaves
1/4 t. garlic powder

Bake covered at 300 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hrs. or until tender and the water is absorbed. Presoaking does ot speed the baking.
Optional:
Just before serving fold in cheese, top with parsley (for burritos serve the cheese separately)
3/4 c. grated cheese or for a vegan dish we use nutrtional yeast or Daily Cheeses

per 3/4 c. serving without cheese~ 304 calories, 16 gr. of protein (20%), 1.5% fat (4%), 59gr. carbs (76%:6.5 gr. sugars), 8 gr. dietary fiber, 868 mg sodium

My note~remember these are good carbs...this is what I call intentional eating for energy and well being
Add a big leafy green salad with a variety of colorful veggies and this is a complete meal.


                          You can also sprout your lentils and use them to top salad for a good protein

Directions for sprouting lentils

more info and recipes

Lunch today~

Fennel Kalmata Olive Salad

romaine lettuce

leaf lettuce

variety tomatoes

radishes

fennel

top with dulse granules, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil

sweet red onions would have been a nice addition to complement the flavors

Daiya Cheese Quesadilla

1 large sprouted grain  Ezekiel Tortilla

handful of Mozzarella Daiya Cheese

Toffuti Better than Sour Cream drizzled with Frank's Hot sauce

**sometimes I chop fresh jalapeno's and place inside tortilla before cooking