Talk2TheTrees: How To Make An Easy Dress (For Cheap!)

Talk2TheTrees: How To Make An Easy Dress (For Cheap!)

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

I wasnt sure about these at first, but they were sooo Yummy!!

1 cup of brown lentils rinsed and drained
2 1/2 cups of water
2 teaspoons of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of salk
1 small can of tomato paste
1 tablespoon of chili powder
2 teaspoons of dried mustard powder
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2 cloves of chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 additional cup of water

Bring the 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils turn down to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 50 minutes or until lentils are done.
While the lentils are cooking mix together the brown suger, salt, tomato paste, chili powder, mustard powder, 1 cup of water and the cornstarch. Mix together well and set aside. If you like your sloppy joes a little spicy you could add some crushed red pepper or hot sauce..

In a pan saute the peppers, onions and garlic until they are soft.

Once the lentils are finished cooking add the cooked veggies and the sauce. Make sure it is mixed well and heat for a few minutes. Once it is nice and hot serve on a hamburger bun with a little yellow mustard or it would also be good over some brown rice!

ENJOY!!!

I tried this product I recently found at Whole Foods! It is soooo good!
It is called Upton's Italian Style Seitan. Check out the website www.uptonsnaturals.com
The first time I used it I made spaghetti with it. Yumm!
Tonight I decided to make an Italian style soup and it turned out so good.

if you see it in the store, pick it up and give it a try!!

Websites and Tools

Resources and Recipes

www.vegetariantimes.com
www.goveg.com
www.vrg.com
www.vegweb.com

Want to become a vegetarian? THis website offers a starter kit: www.exploreveg.org

Yummy Veggie Wrap

This is is a yummy and filling healthy wrap! I like to have this with a cup of Amy's brand tomato bisque.


Lavash
Hummus
Roasted Red Peppers
Portobella Mushrooms sliced
Onions sliced
Zuchinni-sliced
Olive Oil
Fresh Basil Leaves
Sea Salt and Pepper
Feta Cheese(optional)

Preheat Oven 350. Toss sliced mushrooms, onion and zuchinni with olive oil and salt and pepper. Place the veggies on a baking sheet in one layer. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until tender.
While veggies are roasting take the hummus and spread it onto the the lavash. Put a few basil leaves on top. Once the veggies are finished put the roasted veggies on top of the hummus and basil. Roll up and serve. If you like feta it is good to sprinkle a little on top before you roll it up!

Enjoy

Vegetarian Food Pyramid

Chickpea Salad

This is one of my favorites! I could eat this all the time!!!

1 15 oz can of chickpeas
1 red pepper chopped
1 can of black olives sliced
1 carrot peeled and chopped
1/2 english cucumber chopped
1/2 container of grape tomatoes
1 cup of cooked Israeli Couscous
1/2 cup of Feta (leave out for vegan recipe)
Juice of 2 lemons
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley
Sea Salt and Pepper

Following the cooking instructions on the couscous box. Cook and let it cool.
While the couscous is cooling chop the red pepper, cucumber and carrots. Slice the black olive and cut the grape tomatoes in half. In a bowl juice the lemons and set aside.

Once the couscous has cooled mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and feta cheese. Taste to see if you need any additional oil, lemon or seasoning.

Refridgerate and serve cold.

I like to take this for lunches. I make a big batch on Sunday and take it for lunch all week.
YUMMY!!