1 can of tomatoes
2 handful of frozen green peas…

I made this up based on a recipe of Bryanna Clark Grogan’s that was posted on the beginners’ board at VegSource. She used sushi rice, which is very refined, but I used brown rice instead. I took it to a party last night, and people seemed to like it even though it was very lowfat.

1 cup short-grain, (glutinous?) Rice
1/8 to 1/4 cup Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar or “Sushi” Vinegar or Sushi Seasoning Packet (as a last resort)…

1 Jar of grape leaves
1/2 cup of brown rice…

This dish may be a common one in Greece, but it is uncommonly delicious! It can make a great main dish for an everyday meal, too. (NOTE: Do NOT use brown rice in this recipe.)

Seaweed is a super food! This simple brown rice recipe is a gem because it is a perfect way to help you get more of it in your diet. It’s easy to make, goes with many dishes, and tastes great, making it easy for you to receive its incredible health benefits.

1 cup vegetable broth, fatfree
1/2 cup quinoa — rinsed…

1 large acorn squash, halved, seeded
1 medium sweet yellow onion, diced…

3 cups leftover cooked rice
1 1-lb package frozen spinach…

I found this recipe yesterday doing a google.com search for eggplant, zucchini and quinoa–the ingredients I had on hand. Anyway, I added some ingredients and took away the oil and made it last night. It made a good bit, and it was very good and filling.

I got this somewhere on the net and made it for the first time last week. Very easy. Next time I think I’ll use chili powder or cumin instead of the basil and thyme; the spices didn’t seem right to me, though my husband loved it.

This recipe is from cooking light, and I think it would be pretty “family friendly.” You could maybe sub. normal button mushrooms to make it more “kid friendly.” It is very quick and easy, which is great for families! I just eliminated the oil and sautéd the veggies in water, which works great.

Here’s another quick recipe my family adores that can be made quickly and served in those acorn squash boats or alone.

Very fast and easy to make.

Two cups cooked chick peas (drained after soaking and boiling in salted water)
Two cups cooked Basmati rice…