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Try this yummy vegetarian version of chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• ½ c. olive oil
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 oz. package firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 4 (15.5 oz.) cans black beans, drained
• 2 (15 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 t salt
• ½ t ground black pepper
• 2 t ground cumin
• 6 T chili powder
• 2 T dried oregano
• 2 T distilled white vinegar
• 1 T liquid hot pepper sauce

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions. Cook and stir...

Your taste buds will welcome this sweet salad topped with fresh strawberries tossed with tangy raspberry vinaigrette. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Lindsay Knight, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 3 c. mixed greens
• 1 c. fresh strawberries, hulled, cleaned and sliced
• 3/4 c. part skim fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1/4 c. walnuts, chopped
• 1/8 c. golden raisins
• 3 T light raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

Directions

Toss all ingredients and serve.

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