Crispy Southwest Wraps with Salsa and Guacamole

I got this recipe from sisterscafe.blogspot.com I thought it turned out well, and my kids liked it too. The Salsa recipe I got from a friend, and it is delicious!

1 cup cooked brown rice, warm or at room temperature
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 green onion, finely sliced (white and green parts)
1/2 red or green pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1-2 cups shredded cheese (I used a combination of Monterrey jack and sharp cheddar--and I don't measure I just sprinkle it on)
6 medium tortillas
Mix rice together with chili powder, cumin and garlic salt. Add remaining ingredients except for cheese Sprinkle cheese over tortillas, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges, then arrange rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll stuffed tortillas, leaving edges open. Spray the tortillas cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil. Heat a large non-stick skillet (or panini maker) over medium heat for 1 minute. Arrange 2 wraps, seam-side down, in pan and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining wraps. Serve with salsa or my favorite, homemade Guacamole--yum!

Guacamole
2 avocados, mashed
1 jalapeno minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 small tomato diced
kosher salt to taste
squeeze of a lemon

Salsa
2 cans Mexican Stewed Tomatoes
1 small can green Herdez salsa
2 cloves garlic
1 half bunch cilantro
*Put one can stewed tomatoes and cilantro in processor or blender and blend until mixed. Add everything else and pulse until there are no chunks of garlic.

Inside Out Lasagna

10 oz. rotini pasta cooked to pkg directions
8 oz. spinach, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
sliced mushrooms
1 15 oz can italian diced tomatoes
1 pkg Morning Star sausage crumbles (found in frozen food section)
salt & pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (opptional)

Warm sausage crumbles in pan and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until they have released their liquid. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Add tomatoes and sausage crumbles then season well. Add cooked pasta and stir well to combine. Place in 4 bowls and add one large dallop of ricotta cheese then mix until combined.

Skillet Mac with Corn and Green Chili's

I just made this tonight for my family and I will definitetly be making it on a regular basis now. It had really great flavor! I got it from another vegetarian food blog called vegginout247.blogspot.com so if you're looking for even more meat free recipes, you should check out this site :)

tablespoon olive oil
1 package Morning Star Crumbles
1 onion, minced
3/4 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander (substitute ground cumin for a smokier flavor)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
8 ounces (2 cups) elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen corn
1 4.5-oz can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups shredded cheese (I used a combination of cheddar and monterey jack but you can use pepper jack or a Mexican shredded cheese blend)

Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the Griller crumbles, onion, chili powder, coriander, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until heated through. Stir in garlic and brown sugar and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato sauce, water, and macaroni. Cover and cook, stirring often and keeping the heat at a steady simmer, until the macaroni is tender, about 12-12 minutes.Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, frozen corn, green chiles and cilantro and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top. Cover and let sit off the heat until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

Pineapple Black Bean Enchiladas (Maridyn Weatherly)

2 t vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 20 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained. Reserve 1/3 c juice
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 4 oz can green chili's
1 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped cilantro
3 c shredded cheddar cheese
8 tortillas
mild red enchilada sauce
sour cream

Saute onion and pepper in oil 4-5 minutes. Stir in pineapple, beans, green chilies and salt. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and add cilantro and 2 cups of the cheese. Spread 1 T enchilada sauce on each tortilla and ¾ cup mix inside tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down. Mix remaining enchilada sauce and pineapple juice and pour on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with foil and back on 350 for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil for last 10 minutes. Top with sour cream and cilantro.

Tortellini Spinach Tomato Soup (Onjali Pettingill)

1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
2 cloves To 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes (Or 1 Quart Home Canned Tomatoes)
2 quarts Chicken Broth (or Vegetable)
1 pound Tortellini, Frozen Or Fresh
1 bag (6 Oz.) Fresh Baby Spinach, chopped
SaltPepper
½ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.Add tomatoes and broth. Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions. When tortellini has about a minute left to cook, add the spinach. Once spinach is added, salt and pepper to taste.Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Spagetti with Tomatoes and Artichokes

This is yet another successful recipe from the Pioneer Woman! I forgot to add the nutmeg, but otherwise, I thought it was yummy, easy, and cheap!

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
½ whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
1 can Artichoke Hearts (14.5 Oz. Quartered Or Whole) Drained
1 can Diced Tomatoes With Juice (14.5 Oz.)
1 cup Heavy Cream
½ cups Vegetable Broth
½ teaspoons Nutmeg
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Thin Spaghetti
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives (or Other Herbs) Chopped

Preparation Instructions
Cook spaghetti till al dente. Drain and set aside. Melt olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Stir and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not undersalt!) Cook over low heat until heated through, then turn off heat. Place drained pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan. Pour sauce over the top. Add chives. Toss lightly to combine and coat; add a tiny bit of reserved pasta water if sauce seems too thick.

New Chili

I posted a recipe I came up with for Chili quite a while ago. I have since decided that I don't like that recipe, deleted it, and am posting this new one in its place :) We love eating it with corn muffins!

1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bag bocca crumbles
1 can italian diced tomatoes with juice
1 can kidney beans drained
1 can black beans with juice
1 can chili beans (vegetarian kind)
onion powder
garlic powder
1-2 Tbs. chili powder
1 big squirt ketchup

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions become soft. Add crumbles until crumbles have thawed and are warmed all the way through. In medium pot combine all ingredients (if it seems a little too thick, add a half can of water) and let simmer for 20-30 min. I use 1 Tbs. chili powder, but you can always add more. Also I just give a generous sprinkling of the garlic and onion powder.