Dinner (New) Pt.3/7

Prep time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients: Eggplant and filling 9 dried apricots, halved and soaked for a few hours 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 large, firm eggplant (be sure the flesh inside is white, not brown), sliced thinly lengthwise ½ cup (125ml) chopped pecans 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ tsp (2ml) curry powder ½ tsp (2ml) turmeric ½ tsp (2ml) ground cardamom A pinch of chili powder, or more if you like it hot ½ tsp (2ml) ground cumin 1 ½ cups (375ml) cooked white basmati rice Salt and freshly ground black pepper...

Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cup cooked brown rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. canola oil 2 green peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 3 stalks of celery, diced 2 carrots, diced 4 tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp cumin 28 oz. tomatoes, diced 3 oz. can of tomato paste 10 oz. red kidney beans, canned 1⁄2 cup soybeans, canned 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper Directions: 1. Follow directions on package to cook brown rice, set aside when done. 2. In a large stock pot heat oil until hot, then add onions, garlic, green peppers, celery, and...

Prep time: 15 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 8 oz. dried fettuccine (or 6oz. fresh) 1 tbsp olive oil 4 oz. firm tofu, drained and cut into small cubes 3 oz. Shitake or button mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 7 oz. fat-free evaporated milk 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp black olives, pitted and finely chopped 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped 3⁄4 tsp salt 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated Directions: 1. Cook the fettuccine per package directions and drain. 2. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu, and cook until...