| Chili seasonings bring out the best in vegetables and | | | | Salsa |
| beans; your family and friends will never miss the meat. | | | | Chopped cilantro |
| You can improvise with these recipes, using whatever | | | | Red, green and yellow bell pepper slivers |
| type of beans you like, and adding or subtracting other | | | | Guacamole |
| ingredients to match your personal preferences. You | | | | Cooked whole grains |
| can always freeze any leftovers.Easy Veggie Burger | | | | Bottled hot pepper sauce10-12 servingsSquash Chili |
| Chili | | | | 1 winter squash, about 2 pounds |
| 4 frozen veggie burgers | | | | 1 large onion, chopped |
| 1 16-ounce bag frozen pepper-onion mix | | | | 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered or cut in 1/2" pieces |
| 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes | | | | 4 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 16-ounce can pink beans | | | | 1 tablespoon mild chili powder |
| 1 16-ounce can chick peas | | | | 1 teaspoon thyme |
| 2 cups frozen corn | | | | 1 teaspoon oregano |
| 1 tablespoon mild chili powder | | | | pinch cayenne, to taste |
| 1 teaspoon ground cumin | | | | 2 cups bouillon |
| pinch cayenne, to taste | | | | 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces |
| Cooked barley or other whole grains of your | | | | 1 can small red or pink beans, drained |
| choiceBreak the veggie burgers into 1" chunks. | | | | 2 cups frozen baby lima beans |
| Combine them with all of the other ingredients in a | | | | 2 cups frozen corn |
| large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes or more, | | | | 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste |
| until ready to serve. Ladle over the cooked whole | | | | freshly ground black pepper |
| grains of your choice.6-8 servingsChafing Dish Chili | | | | Cooked barley or other whole grains of your |
| This recipe will serve a crowd; it's perfect for a buffet, | | | | choicePierce the squash with a knife in 2 or 3 places. |
| or just freeze the leftovers for future "fast food" | | | | Set in a microwave dish and microwave on high for 3 |
| meals.2 large onions, chopped | | | | minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the squash |
| 2 green peppers, chopped | | | | in half and scoop out the seeds. Return to the |
| 4 cloves garlic, chopped | | | | microwave and cook about 8 minutes more, or until |
| 3 tablespoons mild chili powder | | | | you can easily remove the flesh from the |
| 1 tablespoon ground cumin | | | | skin.Meanwhile, bring the onion, mushrooms, garlic, |
| 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon | | | | spices and bouillon to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the |
| 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste | | | | heat and simmer 5-10 minutes or until the onion is |
| 5 cups bouillon (or bouillon + beer) | | | | softened. Add the squash flesh, cut in chunks, along |
| 1 pound green lentils | | | | with the red pepper, pink beans and lima beans. Return |
| 1 cup uncooked bulgur | | | | to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer 5-10 minutes |
| 2 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, | | | | more, or until the lima beans are cooked. Stir in the |
| broken upCombine all ingredients in a large pot and | | | | corn and vinegar and adjust the seasonings. Serve |
| bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring | | | | over cooked whole grains.6-8 servingsRead my Good |
| occasionally, 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. | | | | Food Book FREE, with 100 healthful recipes.Dr. Gabe |
| Turn off the heat and let it sit until ready to serve (or | | | | Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years |
| make ahead and refrigerate.)Reheat and transfer to a | | | | and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is |
| chafing dish or other buffet serving dish. Surround with | | | | board certified in four specialties, including sports |
| mugs or small bowls with handles, and your choice | | | | medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and |
| of:Optional serving accompaniments | | | | health reports at weekly newsletter on fitness, health, |
| Fat-free sour cream | | | | and nutrition. |