Food and Fitness

Serve this as a meal or as a side dish on Taco Tuesdays. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz. can black beans
• 1 16 oz. can kidney beans
• 1 16 oz. can white or pinto beans
• 1 16 oz. can corn
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow or green pepper...

The recipe variations are endless. If the below doesn't suit your fancy, try vegan breakfast sausage, vegan cheddar cheese, or more veggies like tomatoes, red peppers, and spinach. 

(Serves 4)

Vegan Tofu Scramble Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil or vegan butter
• 1 small white onion, diced
• 1 c. mushrooms
• 2...

A little bit of cinnamon and ginger add wonderful flavor to this soup. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 3 ½ c. winter squash, any type, cooked
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 T garlic, chopped
• 4 oz. roasted red pepper
• 3 c. chicken stock
• ½ c. dry white wine...

Use this spice endlessly when looking for no-salt alternative flavoring.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon black or white pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Mix and store the above ingredients in an...

This sauce is creamy, healthy, and can easily be made dairy-free! 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 1 c chopped onions
• 2 c chopped mushrooms
• 1 T low-sodium soy sauce
• 3/4 c vegetable broth
• 1/2 c fresh parsley
• 1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream (or 1/2 c vegan sour cream)...

Prepare and enjoy this light yet filling salad at your next cookout! 

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 3 nectarines, chopped
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives (optional)
• 1/3 c. chopped green onions
• 1 8-oz can artichoke hearts
• 1 T vegetable oil
• 1/4 c...