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Pepper Bash

February 14, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a heart-shaped bowl with corn chips

Cook peppers, onions, mushrooms, and salsa together to give yourself a flavorful jump-start on meals all week. This super-nutritious mix works well in tacos or burritos, sandwiches, with pasta, and even as a side dish or dip. The mushrooms cook down to create a savory base rich in umami. It’s hard to believe that this […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions

Spicy Sombrero Salad

March 15, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

warm bean and corn salad on chopped kale and lettuce in a bowl

This main-dish salad comes together in twenty minutes or less, using pantry ingredients and fresh greens. No special cooking skills needed and easily adapted to use what you have on hand. Get zing from the salsa, crunch from the seeds or nuts, umami from the beans and green onion, and sweetness from the raisins and […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: beans, easy, gluten-free, kale, pantry, quick, salad, vegan

Vegan Potato Adobo Tamales

December 19, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

unwrapped tamale with platter of wrapped tamales

Making tamales is a Christmas Eve tradition among many Hispanic families and other folks in the Southwest. We adopted it after Dora Stone showed me how fun it is with her ebook, Vegan Tamales Unwrapped: A Step-by-Step Guide to Savory and Sweet Tamales. I love discovering delicious new holiday celebrations! Vegan Potato Adobo Tamales are […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: Christmas, gluten-free, make-ahead, party, vegan

Watermelon Agua Fresca

July 28, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

glass of watermelon agua fresca with a sprig of fresh mint

Do you try to eat local? Enjoy drinking local too! In the summer, I make homemade agua fresca, the “fresh water” beverage popular in Mexico. My version uses just watermelon, lime juice, and mint. This healthy alternative to sodas or powdered drink mixes also makes quick work of extra watermelon. Print Recipe Watermelon-and-Mint Agua Fresca […]

Filed Under: Beverage, Recipe Tagged With: lime, Mexican, mint, summer, watermelon

Skillet Fajita Veggies

June 15, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Fajita Veggies with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms with a bean burrito topped with salsa and guacamole

This quick vegetable side dish brings the powerful Tex-Mex flavors of a hot veggie fajita without the fat or fuss. The mushrooms, garlic, and sriracha sauce layer in the umami without much work on your part. Pair Skillet Fajita Veggies with a bean burrito for a quick and healthy meal. Skillet Fajita Veggies cost just […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, mushrooms, nutritarian, onions, srichaca, WFPB

Scarlet Runner Beans with Chile Sauce (Bonus Recipe)

December 12, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Scarlet runner beans in chile sauce on brown rice with carrots and sunflower sprouts

These big, succulent, meaty beans almost need a new name. BeansPlus. BigBeans. BonanzaBeans. They might even be my new favorite bean! Wrap them in a smoky, richly flavored sauce to maximize their impact. If you can’t find these heirloom beans locally, you can order scarlet runner beans or grow your own. Hummingbirds and gardeners love the bright red […]

Filed Under: Bonus, Recipe Tagged With: beans

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