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Easy Black Bean Chili

Main Ingredients:

1 x 16 oz. can black beans, rinsed

1 x 8 oz. can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted)

1 onion, diced (yellow) + water for sauté

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp oregano

Cooking directions:

Sauté the onion usinga little water. Quickly stir the onion on medium-high heat. Add water as necessary and cook until softened.

Reduce the heat & add garlic. Sauté for another minute or two.

Combine the remaining ingredients and mix them together. Continue cooking for at least 5 minutes for the flavors to combine.

Amazing Vegan Cheese Sauce (www.brandnewvegan.com)

Main Ingredients:

• 16 oz Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 3 medium)

• 1–2 large Carrots 1/2 cup Water (used to boil potatoes)

• 1/4 cup Nutritional yeast 2 Tbs Nutritional yeast (in addition to above)

• 2 Tbs Lemon Juice

• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1/2 tsp Brown Mustard

• 1/4 tsp Turmeric

Cooking directions:

Wash and scrub both potatoes and carrots, peel if desired and chop into uniform pieces and boil for 10 minutes. OR….. INSTANT POT: Simply add them to your Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Set to MANUAL and cook for 7 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes before opening lid. 2 3 Let rest for 5 minutes and then with a slotted spoon, transfer the veggies to your blender 4 Add 1/2 cup potato water and pulse to mix.

Tortilla Chips – Fat free (www.drmcdougall.com)

Main Ingredients:

1 1 package fat-free corn tortillas (12 pack)

2 Seasonings (chili powder, cumin, salt)

3 Water (for spritzing)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut tortillas into wedges with pizza cutter wheel or kitchen shears. Lay on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season to taste. Spritz lightly with water for crispness.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until crisp. Watch them carefully so they don’t get too brown. Let cool. Store in an airtight bag or storage container.