Frig for the Lightlife contest...

I am entering the Lightlife give away. They are giving away 1 of each of their products (23 in all) to one lucky person. Contest is today only!  All I had to do was take a photo of my frig contents and upload it somewhere they can see the pic. So fellow bloggers, this is what my frig looks like right now -- I took a pic of just the frig open and one with frig and freezer open. Now remember WE are vegan, but other family members aren't - so there is stuff in there for everyone.. OH CROSS your fingers, I really really want to win this!  I'll post if I'm the lucky winner.

Inside the frig

 

 

freezer on the left side, frig on right

Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry

This comes together so fast. Be sure you have all of your ingredients out and cut, measured, whatever. Also, get your rice going since it can sit for awhile if needed.  This is just plain delicious!

• rice, cooked according to package directions
• 2 tablespoons vermouth, divided
• 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 package Gardein Beef(less) Tips, cut each piece in half
• 1/2 cup vegan beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon bottled ground fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets,  cut into bite sized pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions

Get your rice cooking. While rice cooks, combine 1 tablespoon vermouth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, and beef.

Stir together 1 tablespoon vermouth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, broth, cornstarch, hoisin, and Sriracha.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture; sauté 3 minutes or until browned. Remove beef from pan.  (No pic - sorry)


Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add broccoli and 1/4 cup water; cook 2 minutes.

Add onions; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add broth mixture and beef mixture; cook 2-3 minutes or until beef is thoroughly heated and sauce is slightly thick.

Serve beef mixture over rice.

Enjoy!

Easy Black Bean Soup

This is the most simple, most flavorful soup that can be made in under 30 minutes. Of course if you let it simmer a while longer the flavors have longer to marry. Serves 4.

• 2 cans (15.5 oz.) black beans, undrained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 2 tablespoons recaito
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 packets Sazón
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup water
• sliced scallions for garnish
• dollop of sour cream (optional)

Combine all ingredients, except onion (and sour cream) in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. about 15 minutes or so.

Discard bay leaves. Garnish with onion (and sour cream if desired).

While the soup was cooking I canned 8 more jars of jalapenos (and my plants are still blooming!!!)