The best part: versatility. We can pretty much customize everyone’s burritos with what they like, mark the first letter of their name on the outside of each person’s burritos, and throw them all in a freezer bag. So feel free to use this recipe as a “jumping off point” for your own favorite, freezer burritos!
This black bean and corn-stuffed version remind me of a chili-topped potato and I think they make a tasty and filling meatless meal along-side a salad or piece of fruit.
This vegan treat Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger is a delicious late spring meal, great served on a bed of quinoa and topped with red onion, Loaded Guacamole and fresh cilantro.
Simple, hearty, and made from freezer and pantry staples–this soup comes together in no time.
Hearty, filling, and full of smokey flavor – not a wimpy soup at all! This soup is a great way to incorporate some important whole food ingredients and techniques, but also super frugal.
A puree of white beans, great for your baby or your picky child. This puree mixes into mashed potatoes and is nearly undetectable – a sneaky way to get kids to eat more protein.
You want quick. You want easy. You want hearty. You want healthy. AND you want to freeze it? This one-pan dish is all that!
An easy to prepare main dish that is filling enough to be dinner but without the meat!
Packed with beans and diced chicken, this mild white chicken chili is a great fall meal for toddlers. For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes.
Sweet potatoes and beans make the Gluten Free Dairy Free Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili really satisfying and filling, perfect for a warming lunch or dinner.
My family loves chili, and we often eat cornbread with it, so one day I thought, why not combine the two? This Cornbread Chili Bake combines the flavors, and made the meal much less messy than a bowl of chili was for my toddlers.
This simple rice and bean dish is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican meal such as tacos, burritos, or enchiladas, but also makes a tasty meatless main dish when served with warm tortillas, or on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
This cowboy “caviar” (not caviar at all, actually!) is a huge crowd-pleaser, not to mention a diet-friendly and satisfying choice to fulfill that snacky craving
Gluten free Dairy Free Southwestern Pie combines the fun of spaghetti pie with the taco flavors kids love.
This southwest-style salad features many veggies currently in their prime season including fresh corn on the cob.
What better way to hide my meat and cheese obsession then in a bed of vegetables and pasta! I came across this recipe last summer when looking for something light and filling for our summer neighbor night. I was not disappointed. I added a few more vegetables from my CSA box which I encourage you to do as well!! Enjoy!
You know all those holidays you spend with your family where you’re the only vegetarian? And all you can eat is Green Bean Casserole. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Green Bean Casserole. Really, I love it. But living on green beans and cream of mushroom soup can’t be good for you. So, [...]
Gluten Free Dairy Free Santa Fe-Style Quinoa Salad makes a delicious side dish served with grilled chicken, burgers, and tacos or serve as a vegetarian main dish with sliced avocados.
Doing Weight Watchers last year helped me come across a recipe similar to this Sun-dried Tomato Spinach Feta Bake. But decided to adapt it to our likings. By that I mean it needed to be hearty enough to satisfy both my boys. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
This is one of those excellent snack or lunch recipes that I dreamed up one day when completely out of prepared meals at lunchtime. Our daughter was about 15 months at the time and in love with black beans. So, we already had black bean salsa in the fridge adapted from a recipe a neighbor [...]
