easy lima beans

lima beans don't need a lot of seasoning.  these are the perfect complement to  sauteed greens and horseradish red skin potatoes or can stand alone as an entree.  simple, delicious and nutritious.

ingredients:

2 bags of dry lima beans; soaked

about 12 cups of water 

4 not chicken bullion cubes

3 dried bay leaves

salt and pepper to taste

how to:

soak beans overnight or follow quick soak instructions on back of bean bag

put beans, water, bullion and bay leaves in a large stock pot.

simmer several hours until tender.  add salt and pepper (i like lots of pepper) to taste.

remove bay leaves.

meatless tacos/taco salad

YUM! another dinner idea with lots of flexibility to suit your taste.

ingredients:

taco shells, taco salad bowls or tortillas of choice

cooked beans of choice. lentils would work nicely.  i used my TruRoots Sprouted Bean Trio from Costco again. 

taco seasoning.  this can be homemade (such as this or this) or a healthy, low sodium packet.  i took the easy way out this time and used Nueva Cocina Taco Fresco Mix, found at Whole Foods Market.

tomato sauce

water

cooked brown rice

how to:

  cook your beans in water until they are soft.

drain well,  put in sauce pan with tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning.  heat till bubbly and most of the liquid has cooked off.

serve with rice in taco shells, taco salad bowls or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

topping suggestions:

lettuce, tomatoes, onions, corn, any variety of peppers, olives, avocado, guacamole, mango, salsa, cilantro, shredded cheese and sour cream (if you're not shooting for vegan)


these were totally sam and bethany  (my very picky 13 and 16 year old) approved tacos. sam actually thought there was meat in his taco.  SCORE!