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Black Bean and Corn Frittata

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Black Bean and Corn Frittata

Black Bean and Corn Frittata

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, large
  • 2 tablespoons milk, regular, soy or nut
  • 1 teaspoon oil, vegetable or grapeseed
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn, frozen (thawed)
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Whisk together the eggs and milk. Set aside.
    2: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    3: Add peppers and onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft.
    4: Stir in beans and corn. Stir frequently until the beans and corn are heated through.
    5: Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium low.
    6: As the edges begin to set, lift with a spatula and let uncooked eggs flow underneath. Cook until the eggs begin to set on top but are still moist (about 5 minutes).
    7: Cover the pan and cook a couple more minutes.
    8: Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper. Cook covered until the cheese melts (about 1 minute).
    9: Slide onto a plate. Cut in wedges. Serve.

Notes

You can double the recipe if you use a large skillet.


Use vegan or non-dairy cheese if desired.


You can use rinsed and drained canned corn in place of the frozen corn.


Use cooking spray in place of the oil if desired.

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Try this easy, tasty Black Bean and Corn Frittata! It is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and full of healthy ingredients! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Black Bean and Corn Frittata. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Black Bean and Corn Frittata today!

This Black Bean and Corn Frittata is so delicious and easy to make!

Grits

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Grits

Grits

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup grits
  • Butter to taste (optional)

Instructions

    1: Add the water and salt to a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
    2: Turn the heat to low. Slowly stir or whisk in the grits. Whisk to eliminate any lumps.
    3: Reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan. Cook, until thickened, stirring occasionally (15 - 20 minutes).
    4: Remove from the heat. Stir in butter if desired.

Notes

For thicker grits decrease the water. For thinner grits increase the water.


Grits are made from dried ground hominy (a form of corn).

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Try this creamy, delicious Grits recipe for breakfast! Grits are easy to make and needs only a few ingredients. They are also healthy and filling. Grits are usually served for breakfast but you can enjoy them anytime! Have Grits for lunch or dinner for a super easy meal that everyone will love. Karen Breyer and her dad will show you how to make this Grits recipe. Watch this cooking video and make some tasty Grits today!

Easy, Delicious Grits!

No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars

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No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars

No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup cherries, dried
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Spray a 8 x 8 pan with cooking spray.
    2: Add oats, walnuts, cocoa and salt to a food processor bowl. Process into very small crumbles.
    3: Add dates and cherries. Process until the mixture resembles a crumbly dough and the cherries and dates are chopped up.
    4: Press mixture evenly into the pan.
    5: Chill until firm (about 1 hour).
    6: Cut into 8 - 16 (or desired) sized bars. Serve.

Notes

You can use whole pitted dates or date pieces.

These Walnut Cocoa Cherry bars do not need to be stored in the refrigerator.

These No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks and dessert.

If the dates are very dry, soak them in water about 5 - 10 minutes. Then drain the water off before adding to the mixture.

Wetting a clean spatula or fingers with water makes it easier to press the mixture in the pan without much sticking.

When processing the dough, you may need to stop and scrape down the dough if it get stuck in a ball.

Old fashioned oats are the same as rolled oats.

Try this sweet, yummy No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars recipe! It is super healthy and easy to make! It has only a few ingredients and you do not need to heat up your kitchen to make it. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make No-bake Cocoa Cherry Walnut Bars.

These No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert and as a snack. This recipe is so easy, even beginner cooks can make it. Watch this cooking video and make these delicious No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut bars today!

These No-bake Cherry Cocoa Walnut Bars are a sweet treat!

Cranberry Walnut Scones

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Yield: 8 Scones

Cranberry Walnut Scones

Cranberry Walnut Scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (lightly packed)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut or date sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cranberries, dried
  • 2/3 cup soy milk
  • 1/3 cup grape seed or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
    2: Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, flax meal, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a mixing bowl.
    3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy milk, oil and vanilla.
    4: Using a fork, mix the liquid mixture into the dry mixture.
    5: Once the dry ingredients are completely mixed in, form a ball.
    6: Gently flatten the dough into a 7 inch circle on the baking sheet.
    7: Using a knife, score the dough into 8 wedges. Do not separate the wedges.
    8: Bake 20 - 22 minutes or until golden brown.
    9: Serve warm.

Notes

You can use any granulated sugar in place of the coconut or date sugar.
I recommend using organic flour and aluminum free baking powder when you can.
Flax meal is the same as ground or milled flaxseed.
You can use whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry in place of the white whole wheat flour. If you use these flours the scones will be a bit denser and not as sweet.

Bake these delicious, healthy Cranberry Walnut Scones! This recipe is so easy to make. I think you will love them! These tasty scones are full of healthy vegan ingredients like white whole wheat flour, dried cranberries and walnuts. They are perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these amazing Cranberry Walnut Scones. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Cranberry Walnut Scones recipe today!

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