Recipe: Polenta Tomato Bake

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Ingredients:
Prepared polenta in tube, cut into 8 rounds
3 cups brussel sprouts, cut in half
1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 oz can stewed or crushed tomatoes
1 medium white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 tablespoon organic no-salt seasoning
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 cup fresh basil, rough chop
1 cup Daiya Mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake brussel sprouts for 15 minutes on parchment lined baking sheet. While baking, use large pot to water sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes on medium high heat. Turn heat down to medium and add beans, tomatoes, spices. Add baked brussel sprouts and mix throughly, turn down to low after about 10 minutes. You’ll be baking the dish later, so don’t over cook the veggies.
Using the same parchment paper, place the polenta rounds on the cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.
Using a small lasagna dish, place baked polenta on bottom. Generously cover with tomato sauce. Bake for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbling on edges and middle. Sprinkle the fresh basil across top, with Daiya on top of basil. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes, or until Daiya is bubbly.
Serve immediately as only dish, or with green salad. Serves 4.

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.