crockpot

Pulled BBQ Jackfruit

INGREDIENTS

BBQ

  • 2 x 14 oz cans jackfruit in water or brine

  • 1-2 cups vegetable broth

  • BBQ sauce

  • buns or corn tortillas

  • coleslaw (optional)

COLESLAW

  • 1½ cup cabbage, sliced

  • 2 carrots, shredded

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp mustard

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp celery seed

  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

BBQ: Drain and place jackfruit into crockpot. Add enough broth to almost cover jackfruit. Cook on low 4 hours or less until broth is absorbed. Add BBQ sauce as desired. Pull apart jackfruit until it looks like pulled pork.

Coleslaw: Combine all ingredients.

Serve BBQ on tortillas or buns with coleslaw.

Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups lentils, pre-soaked and drained

  • 5 cups water

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 carrot, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • 1 pound tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar

  • 1 tsp turmeric

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in crockpot. Mix together well. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.

Before serving, season to taste. Serve with chips or place over rice/noodles

TIPS

Green lentils stay a bit crunchy but very good!

Minestrone Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 x 28 oz can diced tomatoes (3.5 cups)

  • 4 stalks celery

  • 4 chopped carrots

  • 1½ cups green beans

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • 1½ tbsp fresh basil

  • 2 tsp oregano

  • 2 cups pasta

DIRECTIONS

In food processor, chop carrots, onion, and celery. Place all ingredients except pasta in a crockpot and cook on high first hour then turn to low for 3-4 hours.

Add pasta last 20 minutes.

Beard's Beans

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup thick and chunky salsa

  • ½ cup tomato based BBQ sauce

  • 1 x 15 oz can corn, drained

  • 1 x 15 oz can kidney beans, drained

  • 2 cans vegan pork and beans

  • 1 x 15 oz can black beans, drained

  • 1 x 15 oz can navy or white bean, drained

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in a crockpot on low 6-8 hours.

TIPS

Can be mixed the night before & refrigerated.

Zucchini Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups celery, diced

  • 2 lbs. zucchini, diced

  • 2 cans tomato, diced

  • 2 green peppers, diced

  • 1 cup onions, diced

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1 tsp bruschetta blend

    • bruschetta mix: 1 tsp each: garlic powder, sea salt, oregano, parsley, basil, onion powder

  • 1 tsp dried basil

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

  • 4-6 cups veggie broth

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook 4-6 hours on low.

Potato Onion Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large onions

  • 4 large potatoes

  • 3 carrots

  • 2 celery stalks

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4-6 cups vegetable broth

  • parsley for garnish

  • nut milk optional

DIRECTIONS

Dice veggies, add all ingredients to crockpot. Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours.

Puree soup with a blender once cooked and add small amount of milk if desired. Puree in several batches until completed.

Serve with a salad, organic chips, and fruit.

Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS

Peppers

  • 2 cups quinoa

  • 2½ cups salsa

  • 1 cup corn

  • 1 cup black beans

  • 1 tsp each: chili powder, cumin, paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic salt

  • 4 large peppers, halved and gutted

Avocado Spread

  • 1 large avocado

  • juice of 1 lime

  • hot sauce optional

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro

  • lime for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Peppers: In a large bowl, mix quinoa, salsa, black beans, and spices. Fill peppers half full with mixture. Place in crockpot on high 3 hours.

Avocado Spread: Mash avocado, add lime juice, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth.

Serve spread over peppers with cilantro and lime wedges.

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 small spaghetti squash

  • 1 jar marinara (from Aldi’s)

  • 1 tomato

  • 1-2 tbsp bruschetta blend

    • bruschetta mix: 1 tsp each: garlic powder, sea salt, oregano, parsley, basil, onion powder

  • dehydrated sweet peppers (red or green)

  • fresh spinach, or zucchini sliced thin

  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

DIRECTIONS

Cut squash in half and clean out seeds. Place squash upside down in crockpot and cook on low 3-4 hours. Remove and let cool 15 minutes.

Scrape out squash with a fork into a cast iron skillet. Spread evenly.

Cut tomato, zucchini, or place spinach on top of squash. Sprinkle bruschetta blend and peppers over tomato. Pour marinara liberally and yeast over the entire area.

Cover and cook 30 min at 350*

Serve with a fresh salad and roll.

TIPS

You can also cook squash and add BBQ sauce and eat as a sandwich!

Taco Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ onion diced

  • ½ bell pepper

  • 1 tomato

  • 1 jalapeno, diced (optional)

  • 2 cups pinto beans

  • 2 cups black beans

  • 1 x 15 oz can corn

  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth (use less if you want it thicker)

  • 1 x 8 oz can tomato sauce

  • 1 tsp cilantro

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp each: chili powder, turmeric, paprika

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

DIRECTIONS

Sauté onions and peppers until softened.

Place remainder of ingredients in crockpot on low for 3-4 hours.

Serve over rice or potato with guacamole and a salad!