Mexican Quinoa Stir Fry

1/2 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 c sliced red or green bell pepper
1/4 c sliced onions
1/4 c diced sun dried tomatoes
1/2 c salsa
1/4 c veggie stock
1 tsp dried cilantro
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp paparika
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
S&P to taste
Olive Oil

Heat olive oil, mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes and salsa for abotu 2 minutes on medium. Add stock and herbs and S&P. Cook on medium about 5 - 8 minutes until veggies start to soften.

Serve over prepared quinoa (according to package directions) with sliced avocado on top! YUMMY! Share and enjoy!

Pizza Soup

This recipe is adapted from something that a friend posted on Facebook. I made it my own because I couldn't remember everything I was supposed to get :) This makes for a warm and yummy soup when it is cold outside.

Olive Oil
1 onion - diced
1 green pepper - diced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 red pepper - diced
8-10 mushroom sliced
1 can of diced tomatoes (I used the large can)
1 jar of pizza sauce
24 oz of Veggie Stock (or Chicken/Beef if you like)
2 tbsp italian seasoning
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
S&P to taste

Add olive oil, onion, peppers, garlic and mushroom to a cast iron dutch oven. Saute 3- 5 minutes on medium until veggies start softening. Add all seasonings and tomatoes, stock, and pizza sauce. Stir to combine and put in the oven for 30 minutes. Serve with topped cheese and a peice of crusty bread.

This can be done in the crockpot on low for about 6-8 hours. If you would like to add sausage or ground beef you must brown the meat first. Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Cooked Chicken etc can be added once it is ready for the oven or in the crock pot!! Mine turned out great with just veggies :)

Brazilian Fish Stew adapted from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds tilapia fillets, cut into chunks (I used COD)

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 large bell peppers, diced (I used 2 red and 2 green)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes, drained
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk (I used lite)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
S&P


Stir together the lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the tilapia and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes, up to 24hours.

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Quickly fry the onions in the oil 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add the bell peppers, tilapia, and diced tomatoes to the pot in succeeding layers. Pour the coconut milk over the mixture. Cover the pot and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cilantro and continue cooking until the tilapia is completely cooked through, another 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Spicy Salsa Verde Turkey Soup

1 diced onion
1 diced orange, yellow, red or green bell pepper
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp paparika
1/4 tsp cumin
1 tbsp cilantro - chopped or dried
1 tbsp parsley
1/4 cup of margarita mix or lime juice
1 jar salsa verde
3-4 cups of stock (turkey, chicken or veggie or a bit of all)
S&P

Saute the onion, pepper, turkey, garlic and spices. Add the stock and salsa verde. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Asian Turkey Meatloaf

1 pkg ground Turkey

3 carrots

1 onion

2 stalks celery

3 garlic cloves

1 small piece of ginger (about 1/2 inch piece)

1 tsp brown sugar

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1/2 lemon juiced

1 tsp dried cilantro (or 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro)

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

S&P

1/4 c panko bread crumbs

Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic and ginger to a food processor. Pulverize until almost smooth. Add vegetable mixture to the ground turkey. Combine. Add sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, parsley, cilantro, red pepper, lemon juice, S&P and panko to the mixture and combine well.

Place in pie plate and make a well in the middle. Smooth edges and bake for 45 - 60 minutes on 375.

** This is a really easy and simple take on Turkey Meatloaf. The juice can be used for a cooking liquid for vegetables. Just drain into a pot and bring to a boil. Then add vegetables. **

Thanks to Constance Kern for the idea.