Chilled Gazpacho Chili

This is a great dish for a warm August evening such as tonight…the next time you’re in the mood for the intense flavor and hearty taste of a chili but with a light, cool taste…be sure to whip up this refreshing gazpacho chili. Ingredients Protein of choice (Ground Turkey, Chicken, Bison, Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, etc.) … Continued

Chipotle Bean Burgers n' Carrot Slaw

These are not your everyday burgers…my unique combination of crunchy slaw atop avocado and bean patties (with a touch of sweetness and a kick of spice) will have your taste buds dancing! Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1/2 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1 avocado, peeled, cored and mashed … Continued

Balsamic Bean Spread

I just can’t get enough of my bean spreads lately…it seems every week I’m coming up with a new recipe.  The process always starts with me and a can of Re-Fried beans in the kitchen–the next thing I know…I’ve created yet another bean spread masterpiece! Ingredients 1 can Re-fried Beans 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 cup Pumpkin … Continued

Breakfast Burrito

This morning , I decided to switch up my traditional breakfast routine and made myself an egg and re-fried bean burrito.  This mouth-watering recipe is heavenly first thing in the morning, not to mention incredibly satisfying. Ingredients Tortilla (Gluten Free/ Whole Wheat) Amy’s Organic Corn and Bean Salsa Amy’s Organic Re-fried Beans SoyaKaas Gluten Free/Dairy Free Jalapeno Cheese … Continued

Resistant Starch

Resistant Starches are powerful fat burners. Researchers at the University of Colorado found that if you eat foods rich in resistant starch at just one meal per day, you will burn 25% more fat than you would otherwise. Moreover, resistant starch escapes digestion in the small intestine and acts like fiber by passing through the … Continued

Easy Peasy Bean Dip

This recipe is so incredibly versatile—it can be used as a spread or a dip! Use it on your sandwich instead of mayo or serve it as an appetizer dip with pita chips.  This bean dip also pairs nicely when mixed in tuna salads. Ingredients 1/2 cup can Re-fried Beans 3 Tablespoons Salsa 1/2 cup Peas … Continued

Heart Healthy Chili

This protein-packed chili is perfect for a cold, winter day.  It fills you up and warms you from head to toe! Ingredients Desired Protein of Choice (Ground Turkey, Ground Chicken, Ground Bison, Tofu, Seitan, Tempeh, etc.) 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pinch Nu-Salt (Salt free alternative) 1 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder 1/2 … Continued

Super Foods on a Budget

In this day n’ age…the economy isn’t looking too shabby.  We all have to learn to cut back on certain things, however, we should not be cutting back on our nutritious foods as we must continue to feed our bodies with healthy super foods everyday.  Here are a few of my favorite super foods that … Continued

Protein

Protein is a component of food made up of amino acids (building blocks for major parts of a lean human body).  Amino Acids are crucial to the maintenance and daily regulation of our bodies.  Our bodies make our supply of amino acids, however, we also must get some from food.  As we all know, Protein comes in many different forms.  … Continued