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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

Win-Win-Win Hummus

March 1, 2019 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

hummus in bowl with raw cauliflower, radish slices, and carrot sticks

The secret ingredient in this hummus makes it healthier, thriftier, and greener. That’s a win-win-win in my book! My Taster likes it better than my original hummus too. Win-Win-Win Hummus costs just 78 cents a serving using organic ingredients. You’ll find three something-for-nothing ingredients in one recipe: My homemade hummus uses no oil. Use olive […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Something for Nothing Tagged With: chickpeas, no added fat, olives, something for nothing, thrifty, 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

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

October 26, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

cooked pinto beans on a sweet potato with baby kale salad

I use my Instant Pot to cook beans when I’m in a hurry. Go from dried beans to cooked in less than an hour, with none of the noise and danger of an old-fashioned pressure cooker. Here’s my core recipe for dried pinto beans cooked in an Instant Pot. I add aromatic vegetables and spices […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: dried beans, Instant Pot, pinto beans, pressure cooker

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