We’ve been down this chili road before, here and here. Today we’re making a vegetarian chili with black beans for a long-time supporter of Taste of Yummy, who just so happens to be transitioning into a plant-based lifestyle. Over the years I’ve received tons of questions on how to transition into a plant-based lifestyle. Trust me, I speak from experience when I say it can have its challenging moments for sure, especially during the holiday season, and when traveling, but that can be said for any health-conscious omnivore am I right? Before I delve into how to make this cozy bowl of chili, here are two things you should keep…
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COZY CHICKPEA SOUP
Cozy chickpea soup! You’re gonna be happy where this conversation is going. Cozy dark times are here again my friends and today, we’ll make this tasty chickpea soup to remind us of warmer months. pictures are worth a thousand words, therein lies the conversation. Grab your spoon and dive in. COZY CHICKPEA SOUP Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 4 hours Total time 4 hours 10 mins Author: Taste of Yummy Serves: 6-8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil ½ large onion, diced 1 medium red pepper, diced 1 medium green pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves minced 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon…
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SPRING CHICKPEA SOUP
Chickpea soup with chunks of chayote squash, this is that blog post. This is what I came up with last week when our temperatures dropped in the low 50’s. It satisfied the basic criteria to get folks fed; it was the perfect weeknight option, I made it with very little effort while using healthy ingredients. Let’s do it. The Ingredients: Chayote squash Portobello mushrooms Green bell pepper Onions Garlic cloves Roma tomatoes Chickpeas Here’s where the magic begins. Lightly coat the slow cooker with grape seed oil, oh yes, I sure did break out the slow cooker. Stir-fry: chayote squash, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, garlic in a skillet over medium…
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CROCK POT SWEET POTATO LENTIL CHILI
little lentils require gentle little hands for this crock pot sweet potato lentil chili. My daughter who we’ll call, “Mini Me” assisted in the kitchen over the weekend as per our routine. My aspiring pastry chef loves all things food and leveling. 🙂 Having her in the kitchen is always a treat and a clever way to teach her about food preparation, ingredients, cooking, baking, and fractions! Now that Fall is officially on the calendar, it’s time to slow things down, break out the crock pot to prepare for some serious low level, let it do its own thing kind of cooking. Are you ready? First up, L is for…
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EASY ZUCCHINI RAMEN NOODLES
I’m currently obsessing over this easy zucchini ramen noodle soup. You’re probably wondering why soup, and it’s almost summer? *Thinking out loud* This Sunday, June 21 is the first day of SUMMER!!!! YES!!!!!! WHOO HOO!!!! IT’S SUMMER, IT’S SUMMER!!! Okay, OK I digress. Back to the zucchini ramen soup. So shouldn’t you be posting recipes like these chilly organic greek yogurt barks or cold drinks like this hemp date milkshake? Fair enough, let me explain. My four biggest reasons for making this easy zucchini ramen noodles are … let’s just say, they call me, “Mommy.” My children. My children love ramen noodles like L.O.V.E ramen noodles, but one of the many issues I have…
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GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH CILANTRO, JALAPENOS AND POMEGRANATE
Happy Saturday! Hot off the grill just in time for Sunday’s brunch. This simple, easy grilled eggplant dish is loaded with tantalizing flavors that will leave your taste buds screaming ENCORE! Let me set the scene. Starring Japanese eggplant as the perfect meaty substitute adding texture and flavor. Jalapeno peppers steal the limelight delivering a spirited performance in every bite. O’Cilantro, cilantro wherefore art thou cilantro? -Cilantro enters perfuming earthy scents throughout the atmosphere with a taste of citrus. Last, but certainly not least the POM. These ruby arils burst on the scene with juicy sweetness delivering high notes that mingle on the palate. These grilled eggplants are radiant! You’ll notice throughout…
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DELICIOUS BLACK BEAN TACO PIZZA
Black bean taco pizza coming at ya!! Peace Fam! Back on the grid and I come bearing a gift, but before I address the Fiesta happening on your screen, Spring is in 2 days! Can you believe it? Yesterday we enjoyed a day without the winter coats, hats, and gloves. Temperatures reached the mid 60’s so the kids, and I took a stroll through the neighborhood and had lunch in the park. You know it’s not going to last right? We savored the moment because our regularly scheduled late winter weather is on time with a sneaky system headed our way. I can’t bring myself to say it; I just…
