Burrito Soup

Creamy and smooth like a roux-based soup, hearty and satisfying, this meal-in-a-bowl is 100% healthy!

2 Tb. water
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 c. sweet peppers, diced
1/4 c. onion, diced
1 c. refried beans (fat-free)
1 c. vegetable broth
1/2 c. brown or Mexican rice, cooked
1/2 c. pinto beans, cooked
1/2 tsp. chili powder
salt to taste (optional)
1 tomato, cubed
avocado and cilantro for garnish

Saute peppers and onion in water until tender. Stir in refried beans and broth until smooth. Add rice, pinto beans and seasonings. Simmer 3-4 minutes. Toss in tomato and heat through. Serve with avocado and cilantro. Serves 2

To your health and happiness,
Hailey

Lentils with Indian Spices

I've tried lentil "meatloaf," lentil tacos and lentil soup, but Indian Lentils are better than them all! Made with warm spices, the dish leaves you feeling satisfied and comforted. If you do not have the Garam Masala called for in the recipe, you can make your own with the instructions below.

Double, triple or quadruple the recipe if you like!
Simmer 1 cup lentils in 2 cups water with 2 teaspoons Garam Masala and 1/2 onion, chopped, until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

GARAM MASALA (all spices listed below are ground)
1 Tb. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. coriander
1 1/2 tsp. cardamom
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper OR 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
Mix & store in an airtight container. Makes enough for 4 batches of Indian Lentils.

To your health and happiness,
Hailey