I love thick, hearty chili in cold weather. It’s always so satisfying and filling, so it makes a great comfort food…especially when served my favorite way: over warm grits!

This makes 2 big hot pockets. I eat about half of one. So this can serve anywhere from 2 to 4 people.

A delicious, creamy soup with no cream or added fat.

1 lb. fresh, ripe, red Roma tomatoes
2 Garlic cloves
2 small or medium Carrots, chopped…

1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers
1/2 cup tomato juice…

1 can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1/4 purple onion, finely minced…

1 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water…

1 White Onion, finely chopped
1 Red Onion, finely chopped…

1 15oz can Pumpkin
1 1/2 c Soy Milk
1T. Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar…

1/2 cup fatfree vegan mayo (Nayonnaise or homemade)
1 Tbs. cider vinegar…

1 Package Silken-style FirmTofu (in aseptic packaging, such as Mori-Nu)
3 individual chipotles in adobo (beware: these are very spicy! use fewer if less heat is desired.)…

Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. The quinoa will give it texture, in addition to lots of protein and fiber.

Eat this straight or with sliced apples.

This bean dip is packed with fiber, calcium, protein, iron and vitamins A and C. The flavor of the spinach is masked by the salsa and cumin, so it a great way to add nutrition to a delicious snack.

1 bag field salad
1 can sweet corn…

1 ear fresh white or yellow corn
1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped…