"They'll never know it's vegetarian!"

PREP TIME 10 Min

COOK TIME 1 Hr

READY IN 1 Hr 10 Min

SERVINGS 6

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles

* 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

* 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans

* 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans

* 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

* 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

* 5 onions, chopped

* 3 tablespoons chili powder

* 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin

* 1 tablespoon garlic powder

* 2 bay leaves

* salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, combine meat substitute, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover. Let the chili simmer for at least 1 hour before serving.

-julieliz http://allrecipes.com/

Ingredients

* 4 small sweet potatoes (1-3/4 lb./800 g), washed

* 1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread

* 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. PIERCE potatoes. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 7 min. or until tender, turning over after 3 min.

2. CUT potatoes in half; top with cream cheese spread.

3. SPRINKLE with chives & pre-cooked bacon.

Serves: Makes 4 servings, one potato (200 g) each.

Prep: 5 min.

Total: 12 min.

Use Your Oven:

For crisper skins, bake potatoes at 375ºF for 30 min. or until tender instead of microwaving.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favourite Kraft Dressing.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 potato (200 g)):

210 calories, 2.5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate, 7g dietary fibre, 14g sugars, 5g protein, 380%DV vitamin A, 70%DV vitamin C, 8%DV calcium, 10%DV iron. 

-from: http://www.cookingwithphilly.ca/

-pre-cooked bacon addition By Archangel

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 lb. (675 g) new potatoes (about 6), peeled, cut into chunks

* 1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA Light Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread

Instructions

1. COOK potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until tender.

2. DRAIN potatoes well; return to saucepan. Add cream cheese spread; mash with potato masher until light and fluffy.

Serves: Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup (125 mL) each.

Prep: 10 min.

Total: 30 min.

How to Make Potatoes Fluffier:

Use electric mixer to mash potatoes and gradually add 1/4 cup milk to the mashed potatoes, beating constantly until well blended.

Nutrition Bonus:

This fluffy potato recipe can be part of a healthy eating plan.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1/2 cup (125 mL)):

110 calories, 3.5g total fat, 2.0 g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate, 1g dietary fibre, 2g sugars, 2g protein, 4%DV vitamin A, 10%DV vitamin C, 2%DV calcium, 2%DV iron. 

-from: http://www.cookingwithphilly.ca/

Wedding soup consists of green vegetables (usually endive and escarole or cabbage, lettuce, kale, and/or spinach) and meats (usually meatballs and/or sausage) in a clear chicken-based broth. Wedding soup sometimes contains pasta, noodles, cavatelli, lentils, or shredded chicken.

25 min, 5 min prep, Serves 4

1/2 lb lean ground beef

1 egg, slightly beaten

2 tbsp breadcrumbs

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp Italian Seasoning

1 tbsp dried parsley

5 3/4 cups chicken broth

2 cups chopped escarole or spinach

2 cups lentils

1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked

1/3 cup finely chopped carrots

salt and pepper to taste (maybe 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper)

Directions:

1. In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.

2. In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in lentils, spinach, orzo, carrot, remaining spices & meatballs.

3. Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.

4. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.

5. Stir frequently to avoid sticking.

6. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

"Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread."

SERVINGS 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

* 1 onion, chopped

* 1/4 cup olive oil

* 2 carrots, diced

* 2 stalks celery, chopped

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 teaspoon dried oregano

* 1 bay leaf

* 1 teaspoon dried basil

* 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

* 2 cups dry lentils

* 8 cups water

* 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced

* 2 tablespoons vinegar

* salt to taste

* ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.

2. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

-Original post By: Marie: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lentil-Soup/Detail.aspx

Found Updated post here: https://www.tonibrayermd.com/favorite-things-test-1/hearty-lentil-soup

Mushroom & Chicken Fajitas Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

1/2 tsp olive oil

4 oz fresh white button mushrooms, sliced

1 Tbs onion, diced

1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded

1 tsp salsa

In large skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Saute until mushroom liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Divide salsa over each Flatout. Layer chicken, mushrooms and onions at one rounded end of Flatout. Roll, cut and enjoy!

260 Calories ● 32g Protein ● 21g Carbs ● 10.4g Fiber ● 9g Fat

-from: http://www.flatoutbread.com/mushroom-chicken-fajitas-flatout-wrap/

Tuna Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

3 oz low fat tuna salad

2 tsp shredded carrots

3/4 oz red pepper, thinly sliced

1 Romaine leaf

On one rounded end of Flatout, layer the tuna salad, carrots, peppers and Romaine. Roll, cut and enjoy!

206 Calories ● 25g Protein ● 24g Carbs ● 10.8g Fiber ● 5g Fat

-from: http://www.flatoutbread.com/tuna-flatout-wrap/

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Perfect Turkey & Cheese Flatout Wrap

1 Flatout® Light Flatbread

1 oz fat free ranch dressing

2 oz reduced sodium Applegate Farms No Salt Turkey

1 slice of 2% Cheddar cheese

2 tomato slices

1 Romaine leaf

Spread dressing over entire Flatout. 

On one rounded end, layer the turkey, cheese, tomatoes and Romaine. Roll, cut and enjoy!

273 Calories ● 30g Protein ● 27g Carbs ● 10.3g Fiber ● 8g Fat

-From: http://www.flatoutbread.com/perfect-turkey-cheese-flatout-wrap/

Watermelon Lips and Love Basket

Materials

1-2 long oval shaped seedless watermelons

Strawberries

Kitchen & paring knives

Cutting board

Green dry erase marker

Large bowl & spoon

Melon baller

Toothpicks

Wooden skewers

Fruits to make the fruit salad for filling

Assorted cookie cutters (X, O, and Hearts), if desired

-from: http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Lips-and-Love-Basket-54.aspx

Watermelon Tiki Mask Table Decoration

Materials

1 oblong seedless watermelon

Pencil or green dry erase marker

Melon baller

Paring and kitchen knives

Spoon

Channel knife

Toothpick

-From: http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Tiki-Mask-Table-Decoration-42.aspx