Quick Black Bean Enchilada Quinoa

Another one-pot wonder. The leftovers reheat well and could also be rolled up in a tortilla to re-purpose them. You probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen now. This is definitely a make-up filling, healthy dish.

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (I used multi-colored)
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (I had fresh that had been cooked on the grill the day before) I just cut it off the cob
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning, low-sodium
• 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 ounce)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• 1/2 cup Daiya cheddar shreds
• Garnish, avocodo, limes, cilantro

In a large skillet combine rinsed quinoa, black beans, sweet potato, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, enchilada sauce and water.

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is done (about 15-20 minutes). Stir occasionally. If necessary add more water.

Stir in kale and cheese.

Serve immediately with desired garnishes.

Enjoy!

Italian Mushroom & Seitan Bowl

This was a very flavorful bowl of food. It is not a saucy dish, which is the type of bowls I normally like, but it had wonderful flavor. You could add a splash of olive oil when you serve it or even add some vegetable broth to the dish before serving. We enjoyed it with a small side salad.

• 1 8-ounce package baby bellas, sliced
• 1 package Tofurky chick'n strips (not pictured)
• 1 box penne or rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 shallot, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (not in oil)
• 1 tablespoon capers
• salt and pepper, to taste
• a couple springs fresh oregano
• fresh parsley
• olive oil, for cooking

Start your water to cook the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Set aisde.

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add shallot, cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, seitan, capers, salt and pepper. Cook about 6-8  minutes until mushrooms are done. Add parsley and oregano to taste.

Serve over pasta.

Enjoy!

Asian Beefless Tips & Cabbage

It's hard to believe we've been vegan (plant-based) for six years this month. I didn't start blogging until August of 2010 so we'll celebrate our anniversary then. But I used to make this dish when we were part of low-carb craze. I've been trying to eat more whole foods and cut back on some carbs. I saw this recipe that we had made and loved and decided to make it vegan. Best part, other than no harm to animals, it's ready in under 20 minutes. Oh yeah!!!!

• 1 package Gardein Beefless tips
• 1/2 medium head of cabbage, sliced about 1/2 inch thick
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha 

In a large skillet or wok, heat 3 or so tablespoons oil over high heat. Add Beefless tips. Cook until brown, remove and set aside.

If needed add another tablespoon of oil and add cabbage and onion. Cook until tender-crisp. Add the Beefless tips back to the pan.

Add the sauces.

Stir well.

Serve with extra sauces on the side.

Enjoy!

Easy Burrito Bowls

This is sort of like the bowls you can get at Chipotle or some of the other restaurants these days. You could add fresh or pickled jalapenos or some raw chopped onion. This is a very flexible dish. I loaded up leftovers for work the next day.

For the bowls:

• 1 cup uncooked rice (I used basamati)
• 1 cup salsa
• 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped

For the chipotle cream sauce:

• 1 cup vegan sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Make the chipotle cream sauce: whisk all ingredients together; set aside.

Cook rice according to package directions; let cool.

Stir in the salsa; set aside.

To assemble the bowls: divide rice among bowls.

Top rice with Romaine.

Add black beans.

Top with corn.

Next add your tomatoes.

Toss on the avocado.

Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Drizzle with chipotle cream sauce.

Enjoy!!