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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups cubed peeled eggplants
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups bell peppers , strips (1 inch strips)
1 cup chopped onions
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 zucchini , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 1/2ounce)can diced tomatoes , undrained (no salt-added)
1 (6ounce)can tomato sauce
3 cups cooked couscous
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a big microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH 8 minutes.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
Add in bell [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 teaspoon oil
1 (8 3/4ounce)can pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 medium green pepper , cut in strips
hot cooked rice
DIRECTIONS
Brown meat lightly in hot oil in skillet.
Drain pineapple, reserving syrup.
Stir syrup and barbecue sauce into browned meat.
Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
Blend cornstarch with 1/3 cup cold water. Stir into meat.
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
Add the pineapple and the green pepper.
Heat through.
Serve over rice.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup narrow 1-inch long green pepper strips
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8ounce)can kidney beans
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3hot dogs, sliced
1/2 cup sharp American cheese , shredded
corn chips
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, cook green pepper and onion in butter till tender, but not brown.
Add beans (with liquid), tomato sauce, chili powder, and hot dogs.
Cook, stirring occasionally, till hot.
Add cheese; stir till melted.
Serve over corn chips.
You can use your imagination, add fresh [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons olive oil
1diced onion
1 teaspoon diced garlic
1 cup chicken bouillon
2thinly sliced zucchini
1sliced yellow squash
1 (4ounce)can green chili peppers , mild
1 (15ounce)can Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked lentils
6 ounces sliced tofu
4 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing
3 cups cooked brown rice
DIRECTIONS
Open and drain the tofu. Slice tofu into cubes and put into the Italian dressing to marinate for 1o minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy fry pan. Add the onion and garlic and saute over low-medium heat. Pour [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 eggplant , cubed
2 zucchini , cubed
1 butternut squash , cubed
1 onion , chopped
1 tomato , chopped
1 carrot , sliced
1 garlic clove , minced
1/3 cup raisins
1 (14ounce)can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
FOR THE COUSCOUS
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups couscous
DIRECTIONS
Sprinkle the cubed eggplant with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes; rinse, pat dry, and add to slow cooker.
Combine all the remaining ingredients except broth, salt, and couscous in the slow cooker.
Cook on [...]