Vegetarian Enchiladas

I made this tonight for dinner, and it was nummy. I really enjoyed the flavor. Not only is this enchilada recipe filled with nummy vegetables, but also contains fiber and protein. A balanced meal sure to please.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 whole cloves, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped or 1/2 can of chopped green chilis
2 medium sized zucchii, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 cup frozen corn kernals, thawed
1 to 2 tbsp Tex Mex seasoning
2 to 3 cups green enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas
1 cup mexican cheese
1 small can of sliced olives. 

Preheat oven to 375.

Put quinoa in a small saucepan with salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat, and cover. Cook quinoa 10 to 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. add garlic, onion and peppers, saute 5 to 7 minutes. Add zucchini, and saute 5 to 7 minutes more. Add corn, cook one more minute. Stir in quinoa. Season with Tex Mex.

Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into pan. Heat tortillas 3 to 4 at a time in microwave, until soft and pliable. Add 1/4 cup mixture to tortilla, and then roll into a cylinder shape. place face down in casserole dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling until pan is full. 
Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with Mexican cheese, and olives. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 10 minutes. remove foil, and bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy

Kris

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simple veggie burgers

Howdy folks,

  I dont know if any of you have had those garden burgers from the store, but they are icky. at least they are to me. they are really lacking in flavor. I'm sure its to accomodate everyones taste buds. So while looking for a recipe that i can alter and make my own. I found this recipe online and I have some wonderful options for you,that i have played with. I must say, this recipe is so easy, i really dont understand why anyone would purchase the store bought ones.

Basic Simple Veggie Burger
 6 veggie burgers.

1 cup eans like garbanzon or black beans (cooked and drained) canned works great.
2 cups mushrooms (chopped and fresh)
1 medium onion, diced
1 or more garlic cloves, depending on your taste
2 eggs, if more are needed use just whites.
seasoning of choice
fresh cilantro or other herb of choice
1/4 cup wheat germ (optional)

Cooking Method:  Cook diced onions in a pan with some olive oil until trasparent, add mushrooms, garlic and any other veggies you would like. cook until done. Meanwhile, chop or mash beans until soft and mushy, add to bowl. when veggies are done add to the same bowl. add eggs and mix thoroughly. season as you like. then scoop 1/4 of a cup out at a time and place in a frying  in a pan, giving plenty of room between them. cook  until done.

Serve on a bed of lettuce, with tomatoes on top.  Add cheese if you are not dairy intolerant.

ok, this is how versatile this recipe is. Imagine looking at a hamburger menu. If they can do it with their burger, you can do it with this. I really like the tex mex taste, so I add tex mex seasoning to mine. Today I added turmeric, salt and pepper. I've also done garam masala when I was feeling the need for something Indian...your possiblities are endless.

Note: as you add more veggies, you will need to add more egg. Stick with the two whole eggs, and then start adding egg whites. You will get more burgers as well.

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Introduction by Kris

Hi all,

I am starting this blog in hopes to help others who have maybe had some of the same health concerns that I have had, that can help them find a place where they can again feel good in there bodies. By no means am I claiming to be a Dr, and that I know everything that is going on in your body. This site is also not here for any of us to help you with diagnostics of any kind. Its simply a site filled with wonderful, kind people to offer their time and efforts to supply recipes that may work for you in your journey to eating habits that will help you feel good in your body. 

  My name is Kris and over the course of the last  year, I have had some pretty major health issues. After months and months of testing, last fall I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, which is an auto immune disease. The diagnosis was not helpful in making me feel better in my body, but did give me somewhere to go from. I was seeing many Dr's. trying to find a pain free, symptom free life, so that I could go back to my normal active life. For many months, i was still suffering, with no reprieve until a dear friend recommended an Anti-Inflammatory diet! I was very skeptical, but did some research and one of the first places I found was Dr.Andrew Weil's website. Wow, was I surprised and educated rather quickly on how food affects our bodies. Since then, I have been on a journey to find freedom from pain, aches, and to get my energy back. It didnt take long. After the first 24 hours of an Anti-Inflammatory diet I had already started to feel better. By 48 hours, I was amazed on how I continued to improve. Its now been a few months later, and I have had the pleasure of experimenting with food, to find out what is causing my health issues, and have been very successful.

  I have also talked to a few friends about my health, and have found others who have all been having similar problems with the food they have been  eating. All of this made me stop and think. What is the food we are eating these days doing to all of our health? Its truly amazing? Now dont get me wrong, I was once at the place where I thought I could eat anything, I was young, I was very active, working out at least once a day, cycling, yoga, weight lifting, hiking, swimming, you name it, I just couldnt hold still. So why did i need to worry about what I ate? But, this is not that type of eating that I am talking about. Alot of the food that are claimed to be healthy for you are actually filled with so many chemicals and hormones, that I myself have become poisoned by the toxins in them. It's not that the food in its original state isnt good for you, its how its processed that suddenly has opened my eyes to how I am eating.
  So with that being said, this website is being designed to help all of you become aware of you eat, and how you can eat in a way that doesn't bring you to huge health concerns, or if you already have them, i hope that insights offered here can help you in your journey to eating with awareness.

Enjoy, Kris

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