Sunday, July 8, 2012

Beany Enchiladas

If you look at my previous post you can see how the enchiladas are supposed to look at the end. I've made some modifications that you can basically make from stuff in your kitchen. I know most people don't go to the health food store so they won't have access to TVP.

Plus tonight I brought the new and improved enchiladas to a potluck with my Sunday school class this evening.  They were a big hit and I had a few ladies ask me for the recipe, so of course I'm putting the recipe on here.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice ( I use instant because it's way faster)
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1 can reduced sodium black beans, well rinsed
  • 1/2 can fat-free refried beans
  • 1 small can sliced olives
  • 1/8 shredded non-dairy cheese (optional)
  • 1 - 2 cans of green enchilada sauce
  • 10 - 12 corn tortillas
Instructions
  1. Cook rice
  2. Saute mushrooms, onions, and rotel in the water until the onions are opaque
  3. Add the saute mix to the rice
  4. Add in beans and mix until all is uniform on low heat
  5. Heat corn tortillas in microwave for about 30 seconds 
  6. Spoon mixture into tortillas and roll
  7. Pour half a can of enchilada sauce in a baking dish
  8. Place the rolled tortillas in dish until packed and pour remaining sauce over. Also sprinkle cheese and olives on top
  9. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes
  10. Enjoy!!!! 

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Mediterranian Wrap

Just created this tonight and it was pretty yummy.
Ingredients:
- 3 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped (hard ribs removed)
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 can low sodium garbanzo beans
- 1 small can sliced olives
- 5 white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp vegan mayonaisse
- 1/4 cup soy mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt-free Greek seasoning
- Whole grain or whole wheat tortillas
Instructions:
1. Drain and rinse the beans and olives (this cleans off most the salt)
2. Mix everything in the bowl
3. Slightly warm tortillas in microwave
4. Spoon mixture into warm tortillas and roll up
5. Enjoy!



Friday, July 6, 2012

Success even over a vacation

You really can maintain weight loss and continue on the path of healthy heating when out of town! I was dreading getting on the scale this morning after all the great food I had in Northern CA for over a week. But I was so happy to see another 5 lbs gone for good. I'm 277 now. That's 23 lbs from my start point and 53 from my final pregnancy weight. Praise God for all His blessings!

I'll have some new recipes up soon to share.