Oats(w/Cranberries), Hummus Sandwiches, Cajun Skillet Beans with orzo and Spicy Kale

Breakfast



Oats with Dried Cranberries. Rating 5 out of 5 for their flavor and texture. They have a tanginess that compliments the sweet Oat Milk we have over it.



Lunch

Sandwiches (hummus or PB & J when we finally run out of Hummus)
I have had enough with the Hummus already. Really, I think I am done for a while. Now watch, it will show up here again in a month... Rating 2.5 out of 5 (ONLY because I have had too much of this dish lately). Approximate time to prepare: 5 minutes

Dinner



I give it a 5 out of 5. This is a very hearty, deliciously flavorful dish. The Spicy Kale is a very good compliment. Approximate time to prepare:50 minutes.

Cajun Skillet Beans

1 Medium Onion, chopped
1 Bulb garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 green or red bell peppers, chopped
approx. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
approx. 1 tablespoon dried basil
approx. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
approx. 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
pinch salt
pinch cayenne (I left this out, to accommodate my daughter)
2 cups or 2 14 1/2 oz cans tomatoes
approx. 2 tablespoons honey
approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 16 oz can black-eyed peas (yes, Mom, really!)
1 16 oz can butter beans

I played with the quantities of spices, and did not really keep track... sorry.
In a large skillet (I used a wok), saute the onions and garlic in the oil on medium heat. Chop the celery and bell peppers and add them to the pan. Continue to saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the thyme, basil, oregano, black pepper, cayenne and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden, stirring once or twice. Add the tomatoes, honey and mustard and simmer for 5 more minutes. Add the beans, cover and stir occasionally until thoroughly heated.

Adapted from the Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home

We are serving it over Orzo Pasta. Follow the recipe on the package. We added 1/2 teaspoon tumeric during cooking for color. Approximate time to prepare: 10 minutes

And Spicy Kale
In a large skillet heat up 3 tablespoons of oil (vegetable or olive). Saute 1 medium onion, diced. Add 1 head of regular kale, chopped. Saute until the kale is wilted. Add generous amounts of Chipotle Tabasco. Yumm. I give it a 5 out of 5. It is spicy and hearty. Approximate time to prepare the Spicy Kale: 15 minutes.