PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 45 minutes OVEN: 350°F MAKES 4 servings 1 16-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables (any combination), thawed 1 11-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 16-ounce package refrigerated mashed potatoes 1 cup...
Cashew-Vegetable Stir-Fry
START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 16-ounce package frozen stir-fry vegetables (any combination) 1⁄3 cup stir-fry sauce (any flavor) 3 cups hot cooked rice 3⁄4 cup dry-roasted cashews 1 In a large skillet heat oil over...
Italian Beans with Pesto
PREP: 15 minutes CHILL: 4 hours COOK: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth 3⁄4 cup bulgur 3⁄4 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 medium) 1⁄3 cup basil pesto 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced green onions (2) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cups cooked* or...
Chili Bean-Stuffed Peppers
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 6 to 61⁄2 hours (low) or 3 to 31⁄2 hours (high) MAKES 4 servings 4 small to medium green, red, or yellow sweet peppers 1 15-ounce can vegetarian baked beans, undrained 1 cup cooked converted rice 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1⁄3 cup...
Vegetable Casserole
PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2 to 21⁄2 hours (high) STAND: 5 minutes MAKES 8 servings 2 19-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1 19-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) or fava beans, rinsed and drained 1⁄2 cup chopped...
Vegetarian Gumbo
PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high) MAKES 6 servings 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 16-ounce package frozen sweet pepper and onion stir-fry vegetables 2 cups frozen cut okra 2 to...
White Beans with Dried Tomatoes
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 31⁄2 to 4 hours (high) + 15 minutes (high) MAKES 6 servings 3 15- to 19-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 7-ounce jar oil-packed...
Sabji
Sabji (SUB-jee) means “spicy vegetable dish” in Hindi, one of the main languages spoken in India. There are many sabji recipes. This one uses kidney beans, onions, potatoes, and Indian spices. It is cooked on top of the stove. What You Need Equipment: Soup potFrying...
PEACHES + CREAM LASSI
A subtle creamy beauty. Makes 4 glasses 1 pound peaches½ cup coconut milk2 cups plain Greek yogurt3 tablespoons sugar or honeya pinch of ground cinnamon1 teaspoon rose water (or to taste) Wash the peaches and chop into small chunks, discarding the pit in the center....
MEDJOOL DATE + ALMOND MILK LASSI
Almond milk, or “badam doodh,” is incredibly popular the whole of India over. It’s a particular favorite of mothers to give their children as a soothing bedtime drink, and for many millions of us it spells nostalgia and comfort. Traditionally it’s sweetened with...