Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms/Red Peppers or Loaf

Stuffing for mushrooms or red peppers (or would be good as a loaf)

Eggs (2)
Minced Onions
Polenta (1/2 tube from Trader Joes)
Shredded cheese (I used Trader Joes Swiss/Gruyere Blend, but any cheese would be good)
Ricotta Cheese (just under 1/2 tub from Trader Joes)
*Italian Sausge
Breadcrumbs to make it a thick consisitancy to hold shape)
Mix, then Top with Shredded Parmesian Romano (or any cheese you like)
Bake at 350 for 1 hour

*Vegetarian Version:
Replace sausage with plant based sausage or plant based chirizo)

I like Pumfu Sausage Crumble or Abbots from HungryRoot or Soy Chirizo from Trader Joes
Next time for more protein and to use less cheese, I will include some nutritional yeast
ALSO, you could add lentils or crushed gabonzo beans for more protein

Chickpea Salad for sandwhichs

(slightly) Mash drained Garbanzo Beans 1/2 pack Trader Joe's cooked lentils Dice Celery Mince Red Onions Toast Pine nuts Dried Cherries (small amounts) Mayo and Sour Cream or Yogurt Balsamic or Raspberry Vinegar Salt Pepper Thyme Tarragon

Pasta Salad

pasta 

red peppers 

shredded carrots 

cucumbers 

red onion 

garbonzo beans (I use Trader Joes Parsley & Cumin Greek can) 

feta 

Newmans Own italian dressing

Wild Rice Salad

orzo wild rice 

roasted corn 

red pepper 

currants or dried cherries 

toasted pinenuts 

whisk dressing: 

garlic 

mustard 

lemon juice 

balsamic vinegar 

olive oil 

garlic 

basil 

salt & pepper