Author: Jennifer

Love sharing and exploring interesting food.. Especially plant based dishes. Traveling, movies, audio books, exploring outdoors with friends and family all fill my heart with joy and peace.

Recipe: Seasoned Black Beans

seasoned-black-beansSeasoned Black Beans… a can of cooked beans kicked up a couple notches! If you’re staying in rental house, or back at home, beans are great way to eat healthy and get enough protein for playing and working. I like beans with a little extra somethin’, so try this recipe:
In a medium size pot on medium high heat, water saute for about 3 minutes 1/2 white onion and 2 clove garlic, both diced
Turn heat to medium low and add to pot:
1-20oz can black beans with water from can
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Simmer for 15 minutes. Enjoy as you would any beans! (I ate mine with fresh tomato and cilantro and chips)

Recipe: Pasta Dinner

pastaDinner is served!

A quick and easy, yet healthy meal that’s great for home and abroad. You’ll be tempted to sprinkle parmesan cheese, but resist the urge for healthier meal!
Recipe:
Boil 1 package of whole wheat pasta (I used penne)
In medium pot, on medium high heat, water sauté 1/4 cup white onion, diced, with 1 clove garlic, minced, for about 3 minutes.
Add to pot:
1-10oz can tomato sauce
1 yellow bell pepper, small dice
1 cup broccoli
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
On medium-low heat, stir occasionally until heated through, about 15 minutes.
Drain pasta and serve immediately. Serve with green salad for larger meal/course.