We used chicken broth instead, half a bag of mixed vegetables instead of the peas and put them in with the rice and tomatoes, and used Instant Brown Rice from Wegman’s. This was very good and made a healthy amount.

Nutrition Info

Per serving (About 2 Tbsp/55g-wt.): 150 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 4g protein, 9g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium

Serve w/ Cheese Crisps: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/10748
For Sweet Carrot Apple Ginger Soup (6-8 servings): Per serving (About 12oz/342g-wt.): 150 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 2g protein, 23g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium

" Greens and beans is an Italian classic. If you are using canned chickpeas or garbanzos, rinse them well to remove most of the salt. Try sprinkling this with a bit of balsamic vinegar. "

“I’m a huge fan of lentils. Not only are lentils very tasty, but they are also extremely healthy for you, being very high in dietary fiber, protein, iron, and folate.

On one of the vegetarian email groups I belong to, someone posted a recipe for a Lentil Sage Soup. Since sage is one of my favorite herbs to cook with, I knew right away this would be a fantastic recipe. This is my variation on it, and I’ve made a few slight changes. The liquid smoke added at the end gives a wonderful flavor to this rich soup, and complements the fresh sage perfectly."

“I used Rancho Gordo Borlotti beans for this recipe, but you could use other beans from the cranberry family if they are more readily available. The thing I love about Rancho Gordo beans is that they are fresh crop dried beans. Some of the dried beans you come into contact with in stores are from crops five or more years ago. Steve’s beans are typically less than a year old and they plump up beautifully.”

“I have made these at the house of a friend who gives a party featuring potato pancakes every year. He loves making them and gets really creative, tossing in hot sauce or different herbs. You can be as creative as you like with yours. Mine are a simple version, and I like to serve them with fresh applesauce.”

“This light, low-carbohydrate breakfast or lunch dish combines two of Dr Weil’s favorite ingredients – greens and fresh ginger. Baby spinach or other baby greens work great in this recipe.”

Serve with Feta-Spinach Latkes (http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/5812)