Vegetarian Ventures Recipes

Chili Mac and Cheese - Pat Fuhrman

1 package macaroni and cheese, cooked according to package directions
1 can chili beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes
Mix the ingredients together and enjoy. This is a great way to pack a little protein and vegetables into your mac and cheese.

Daddy Salad - Alicia Alba

1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
sliced tomatoes
crumbled or shredded cheese (parmesan, mozzarella, or whatever is your favorite)
Italian dressing

Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl to taste. You can also substitute your favorite beans, cheese, or other vegetables.

Latin Lentils - Emily Gibb

1 lb bag dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 envelope Sazon Goya seasoning (coriander and annatto)
1 medium onion, diced
1 t crushed garlic, about 2-3 cloves
2 c. shredded carrots
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 T cream cheese
½ bunch cilantro, leaves only
Salt and cumin to taste

Combine lentils, seasoning, onion, garlic, and carrots, adding enough water to cover the ingredients by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Continue to add water to maintain enough water in the pan until the lentils are cooked. Some water is needed to keep lentils from sticking and to help melt the cheeses, but too much will leave the lentils soupy. Play around with it to reach your desired consistency. Once lentils are cooked, add the cheeses and stir until melted and mixed in; add cilantro. Add any extra salt and cumin to taste. This meal can be eaten as a main dish over rice, adding tofu or chicken if desired, or as a great side dish to many other meals.

Apple Crisp -Lucenda Usher

Peel 4 medium apples and slice into a buttered caserole dish.
Mix :
1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. water 1/2 c. butter
1 c sugar 3/4 c. oatmeal (optional)
Work together until crumbly. Spread over