Cinnamon, Banana and Rice Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

Cinnamon, Banana & Rice Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

Getting tired of oatmeal and want to try something different? This breakfast bowl might be exactly what you need to change things up in the morning. Basically you make a pot of rice (enhanced with cinnamon and a few other optional ingredients) and top it with chopped bananas, a sprinkle of cinnamon and some almond milk. Be sure to read the recipe for a few tips that will make it even better! This is a breakfast that we have often at our house. We love oatmeal but want a little more variety in our first meal of the day. The more you eat grains for breakfast, the more new ideas you will discover. Try adding a 1/2 tsp of your favorite jam or jelly to add variety and flavor. Our favorites? Orange marmalade or Smucker's apple butter. Click here for a printable recipe: Cinnamon, Banana & Rice Breakfast Bowl Recipe. Enjoy!

Southwest Beans and Polenta (Vegan)

Southwest Beans and Polenta Recipe (Vegan)

If you like the flavor of Mexican-style beans, you will love these easy-to-make beans. They can be served over cooked rice, baked potatoes, or baked polenta slices (as shown). This is one of our "go-to meals" because we love it, we always have the ingredients on hand, and it is such a breeze to make. The main ingredients are 2 cans of beans, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, salsa, onions, peppers, corn and southwest seasonings. Polenta comes in a large cylinder-shaped tube and can be purchased in most grocery stores. It is also called corn "mush." If you think you might like this dish, click here for a printable recipe: Southwest Beans & Polenta Recipe. 

Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe (Vegan)

Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe (Vegan)

A few days ago I was helping one of my clients prepare a new soup recipe (via phone conference). She wanted to learn to make Italian Minestrone Soup. We found a recipe online and simplified it. Most of the ingredients are frozen vegetables, canned broth and canned beans. The seasonings are the basic spices that can be found in most kitchens (or can be inexpensively purchased). We whipped up this soup in under one hour. There was plenty to serve for dinner with leftovers to refrigerate and/or freeze. There is no added fat or salt. I always recommend that salt be added "at the table." This reduces the overall sodium intake. This soup is easy to make, filling, nutritious, and healthy. If you are hungry, feel free to have seconds! Special thanks to my new client for the inspiration! I love teaching people to cook healthy meals that they love! If you would like to try this recipe, click here: Italian Minestrone Soup Recipe.