Sweet potatoes make the perfect vegetarian burger! This recipe for sweet potato burgers is a great alternative to a normal beef burger.
Slow Cooker Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
If you are in need of a recipe to add beans to your eating pattern, this is a perfect recipe to try. These Stuffed Bell Peppers are made in a slow cooker; perfect for a busy day. In addition, this recipe is vegetarian, and by removing the cheese, it can be vegan. This dish is a complete meal, full of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. One pepper is filling and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers (green, orange, yellow, or red)
- 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans no salt added
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 3/4 cup cheese Mexican blend, reduced fat, shredded
- 1/4 cup water
- garnish (optional, for garnish)
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Instructions
- Cut off the tops of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds. Dice the onion and measure a ยผ cup.
- In a bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, tomato sauce, spices, onion, and ยฝ cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the mixture.
- Pour ยผ cup water into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the peppers in the water. Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or on high for about 2 hours or until quinoa is tender.
- Remove the lid, distribute the remaining cheese (ยผ cup) on top of the peppers, and cover again until the cheese is melted.
- Add cilantro, then serve.
Recipe Notes
Breakfast Burritos
A little advance preparation makes for a quick, healthy breakfast for busy families.ย Our breakfast egg burritos can be made in advance for a quick healthy breakfast.ย Try making several servings in advance this weekend so you are ready for next week!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/2 purple onion finely chopped
- 2 cups liquid egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 15-ounce can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
- 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
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- Heat oil in a non-stick or well seasoned skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers and cook for 6-7 minutes or until desired tenderness reached.
- Mix cayenne pepper and garlic powder with egg whites and add to skillet. Continue cooking on medium heat, stirring occasionally to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- When egg whites are set but still soft and moist, remove from heat. Transfer to a clean dish and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before assembling burritos.
- Place each tortilla on a piece of plastic wrap.
- Add black beans to egg mixture and mix well. Divide egg mixture and cheese evenly among tortillas.
- Roll burritos, then wrap each in plastic wrap and place in freezer**.
- Once frozen, transfer burritos to a freezer bag or other container suitable for long-term freezer storage. For best quality, use within 3 months.
- When ready to eat, remove plastic wrap and loosely wrap in paper towel. Microwave on high for 2 to 2ยฝ minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165ยฐ F.
Recipe Notes
*ย For a spicier burrito, substitute chopped chile peppers (e.g. jalapeno, Serrano) for some of the bell pepper.
**If burritos will be consumed within 3 days, they may be stored in refrigerator instead of freezer.ย Reduce re-heating time accordingly.
Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad
Looking for a great side dish? Check this refreshing salad out!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 2 cups cucumber cubed
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 oounces Fat Free feta cheese crumbled
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- Mix together watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil.
- Mix together olive oil and balsamic vinegar then pour over the watermelon mixture.
- Top with feta cheese and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Fresh Berry Caprese Salad
This simple yet fresh Berry Caprese Salad is a perfect salad for when strawberries and blueberries are in season. Can be eaten as a side dish or have grilled chicken added to it to make it a main dish. Enjoy one of our favorite summer inspired salads! 
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 Cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 Cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 Cup fresh mozzarella cubed
- 1/4 Cup sliced almonds
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 6 Cup Spring Mix Salad
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Instructions
- Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat; cook 15 minutes or until reduced to a thick glaze. Allow to cool.
- Place strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella, almonds and basil on top of spring mix salad. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
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