DINNER

Pasta with Kale and Olives
Karen Stearne
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water 1 bunch kale, cut or torn into approximately one-inch pieces (about 5 cups chopped) 1/2 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon...

Mashed Potatoes
Karen Stearne
Ingredients 5 pounds of potatoes ¼ cup margarine or coconut oil 2 tablespoons of salt Directions 1. Cut potatoes into quarters (peeled or unpeeled). 2. Boil the potatoes until tender....

Cou-Cou (Caribbean Polenta)
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1⁄2 lb. fresh okra 1⁄4 tsp pepper 1⁄4 cup non-hydrogenated margarine or vegan butter 1 tsp salt 3 cups water Directions: 1....

Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Sweet Potatoes
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 30 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1⁄2 cup celery, diced 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cup reduced sodium vegetable...

Hot and Smoky Black Bean Stew
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 sweet green peppers 1⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 sweet red pepper 28 oz. canned tomatoes 1 tbsp. canola oil 2 -19 oz. canned black beans...

Curried Vegetables Over Cous Cous
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 25 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 1 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup onion, thinly sliced 5-6 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup reduced sodium vegetable broth 1...

Eggplant Parcels in Smoked Tomato Sauce
Karen Stearne
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...

Vegetarian Chili
Karen Stearne
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...

Mushroom and Tofu Fettuccine
Karen Stearne
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...

Lentil Burgers
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 40 minutesServings: 4 Ingredients: 1 can of lentils, drained 2/3 cup rolled oats 1⁄4 cup onions, chopped 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped 1/3 cup water 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (or vegan...

Crispy Fish Sandwich
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh or frozen fillets (sole, perch or tilapia) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. water 1 cup corn flakes, crushed 1⁄2 tsp dry mustard 1⁄2...

Day After Turkey Tortillas
Karen Stearne
rep time: 15 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white pea beans 2 cups cooked turkey meat, diced 1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa 1 1⁄2 cup Monterey Jack or cheddar...

Skewered Chicken Strips with Peanut Marinade
Karen Stearne
Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4oz. each) Marinade 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1-2 med. limes) 1 tbsp low-fat peanut butter 1 tbsp...