Grilled Asparagus

1 bunch asparagus
olive oil
salt
pepper

cost asparagus with olive oil
sprinkle with salt and pepper
grill over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes

Mexican Lasagna

1/2 T olive oiul
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1T chili powder
1 C corn (fresh or frozen)
1 16oz can pinto or kidney beans, drained
1 C tomato sauce
1 C cottage cheese
1 C cheddar cheese
corn tortillas

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, garlic, and pepper. Stir in spices and saute 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Mix in corn, beans and tomato sauce.
Place 3 tortillas on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
Spoon half of corn mixture then 1/2 C cottage cheese, then sprinkle on 1/2 C cheddar cheese
Repeat layers. Microwave on high until heated and cheese melts. about 5 to 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes

Thai Green Curry Lentils

   1 cup red lentils
    2 cups vegetable broth
    olive oil, as needed
    salt and pepper, to taste
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
    1 large zucchini, chopped into bite sized pieces
    1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 
    1 tablespoon green curry paste 
    1 small (thumbnail sized) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 
    1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, coarsely chopped


1. In a stock pot, combine vegetable broth and lentils with a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Check the lentils frequently so they don't burn.


2. While the lentils cook, add olive oil to a large skillet with deep sides and saute onions and garlic until just translucent. Add bell pepper and saute until soft. Add zucchini and saute for 1 minute.


3. At this point, the lentils should be finished cooking. Add coconut milk, green curry paste, grated ginger, and lentils to the skillet, stirring gently to incorporate vegetables and liquid. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.


4. Add Swiss chard to liquid and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!


The finished product should be a thick stew-like consistency; you can eat it with a spoon by itself or serve it over rice!

Quinoa and Black Beans

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups veg broth
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 x 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until slightly browned
Mix in quinoa and veg broth. Add cumin and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
Stir in frozen corn and simmer for another 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro