No Time to Cook? Try These Extra-Quick Recipes for Healthful Meals

Do you think you're too busy to cook your own1/2 cup golden raisins
healthful meals? Take advantage of bags of frozen1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste
mixed vegetables, canned beans and other shortcutslemon wedges for garnish (optional)In a large pot,
with these delicious, super-speedy recipes. If you'recombine all ingredients except the lemon wedges,
not in the habit of cooking your own whole grains,bring to a boil and simmer until everything is heated
learn how, and learn why whole grains are sothrough and tender; 5-10 minutes.4-6 servingsSpeedy
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it's free -- see the link at the bottom of this2 cups bouillon
article.Extra Quick Chili1 16-ounce bag frozen onion-pepper mix
1 16-ounce bag frozen onions and peppers1 bag baby spinach leaves (or use frozen spinach)
2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, cut in pieces1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
1 teaspoon chicken or vegetable bouillon granulespinch cayenne, or to taste
OR one bouillon cube2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon mild chili powder1 cup bulgur
2 teaspoon cumin1 16-ounce can kidney beans
pinch cayenne, or to taste2-4 tablespoons rice vinegarBring the bouillon,
2 cans kidney beans or black beansvegetables and spices to a boil in a large pot. Stir in
Cooked whole grains (optional)Combine all ingredientsthe tomato paste and bulgur, return to boiling and
in a large pot, bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10simmer 5-10 minutes, or until the bulgur is soft. Stir in
minutes. Serve over the whole grain of your choice,the beans and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar and heat
if desired.4-6 servingsQuick Moroccan Vegetablethrough. Taste and add as much of the remaining
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