| Do you think you're too busy to cook your own | | | | carrots & cauliflower or any combination you like) |
| healthful meals? Take advantage of bags of frozen | | | | 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained |
| mixed vegetables, canned beans and other shortcuts | | | | 1 15-ounce can chick peas, undrained |
| with these delicious, super-speedy recipes. If you're not | | | | 2 teaspoons bouillon granules |
| in the habit of cooking your own whole grains, learn | | | | 1/2 cup golden raisins |
| how, and learn why whole grains are so important to a | | | | 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce, to tastelemon |
| healthful diet, in my Good Food Book; it's free -- see | | | | wedges for garnish (optional) |
| the link at the bottom of this article. | | | | In a large pot, combine all ingredients except the lemon |
| Extra Quick Chili | | | | wedges, bring to a boil and simmer until everything is |
| 1 16-ounce bag frozen onions and peppers | | | | heated through and tender; 5-10 minutes. |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | | | | 4-6 servings |
| 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, cut in pieces | | | | Speedy Creole Bean Stew |
| 1 teaspoon chicken or vegetable bouillon granules | | | | 2 cups bouillon |
| OR one bouillon cube | | | | 1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix |
| 1 tablespoon mild chili powder | | | | 1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach) |
| 2 teaspoon cuminpinch cayenne, or to taste | | | | 1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning |
| 2 cans kidney beans or black beans | | | | 1 teaspoon Cajun spice mixpinch cayenne, or to taste |
| Cooked whole grains (optional) | | | | 2 tablespoons tomato paste |
| Combine all ingredients in a large pot, bring to a boil and | | | | 1 cup bulgur |
| simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve over the whole grain | | | | 1 16-ounce can kidney beans |
| of your choice, if desired. | | | | 2-4 tablespoons rice vinegar |
| 4-6 servings | | | | Bring the bouillon, vegetables and spices to a boil in a |
| Quick Moroccan Vegetable Stew | | | | large pot. Stir in the tomato paste and bulgur, return to |
| 2 cups bouillon | | | | boiling and simmer 5-10 minutes, or until the bulgur is |
| 1 cup whole wheat couscous | | | | soft. Stir in the beans and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar |
| 1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix | | | | and heat through. Taste and add as much of the |
| 1 16-ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables (broccoli, | | | | remaining vinegar as you like. |