Vegetable Chow Mein Over Rice

 Whether you make your own or get take-out Chow Mein, preferably vegetable, you can enjoy it with rice. To make your own Chow Mein, choose the vegetables typically used for Chow Mein, such as celery, onions, cabbage and Bok Choy. Cook them in the microwave or steam until tender. Drain liquid and set aside. In a small bowl mix one cup water, 1 T soy sauce or Tamari, 1 tsp.sugar and 2 T corn starch. Stir well to blend. Place cooked vegetables in a large frying pan or wok, lightly grease with a paper towel to which just a tad of oil has been added. Stir over a high heat and pour in the corn starch mixture. Continue to toss the vegetables until a sauce begins to thicken and coats them. Remove from heat and enjoy over rice

 

 

Orzo and Avocado

 Mash a half avocado for one serving or a whole one for two servings. Toss into the cooked drained Orzo to coat well,. Top with grated Parmesan cheese (Or a vegan substitute) and enjoy.

Sesame Spaghetti with A Green Vegetable

 Whether gluten-free or regular pasta, this is a simple dish for a quick lunch or dinner. Toss cooked spaghetti with some soy sauce or Tamari sauce and a green vegetable. (In this pic, it's broccoli rabe.) Add some toasted sesame seeds and enjoy,

 

Potatoes Are Not Fattening-

If fatty dressings such as butter and sour crean are not used and the potatoes are baked or cooked in the microwave without oil, or in a non-stick pan with just the lightest coating of oil, potatoes will actually add to weight loss. Sweet potatoes have all the nutrients we need. Potatoes are a healthy starch. Who doesn't like mashed potatoes? Use vegetable broth of plant-based milk to make them creamy. Have a sweet potato cooked in the microwave with a side of guacamole for a quick nutitious lunch. Make a Buddah Bowl using starches like corn, brown rice, white or golden potatoes as well as sweet potatoes with the addition of steamed or sauteed veggies without using oil. (Saute with broth.) You can top potatoes with ketchup or BBQ sauce sparingly, or even mustard or saurerkraut.

Creamy Hummus with Fettuccine Take one can of chic peas. Drain but reserve the liquid. Place chick peas in food processor or blender. Add a dash of garlic powder, and squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a few drops of olive oil (optional.) Blend. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved liquid, blend again. Add more or less depending on the consistency preferred.. Spoon into cooked Fettuccine and toss. Or spread on your favorite pita bread with shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Note: This can be prepared with white kidney beans also.