Tri-Color Vegetable Saute

Start to finish: 45 min.
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen sweet soybeans(edamame), shelled
2 cups corn kernels, frozen or fresh
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
3 Tbsp. finely chopped sundried tomatoes
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut in ribons
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Add the edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and cook until warmed through, another 3 minutes. Stir in grape tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more, until the tomatoes are softened but still retain their shape. Stir in basil and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Big-Batch Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Makes about 6 (1 1/2 cup) servings + leftovers.

Ingredients:
4 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes
2 15-oz. cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 12-oz package frozen chopped green peppers (or use fresh)
1 12-oz package frozen chopped onions (or use fresh)
2 cups dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chili powder
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips(optional)

1. In an 8-qt Dutch oven combine undrained tomatoes, rinsed and drained beans, 3 cups water, green peppers, onions, dried lentils, chili powder, and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; heat through. Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

Lentil Soup

Makes 2 servings. I double the recipe for us.

Ingredients:
1 zucchini, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 cup dried lentils
1 tsp curry powder
4 cups water or stock

Place vegetables and lentils in stock pot, cover with water/stock, add curry. Bring to a boil, then simmer 1 hour.