Keep It Simply Steamy

Fresh, organic, preferably from your own garden.
Served my family of 5, including 2 toddlers.
2 zucchini
1/2 green cabbage
2 large carrots
1/2 white onion


1 c TVP
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 can stewed tomatoes


1. Cut veggies down to bite size, for your eaters.
2. Put them in a steamer for 10-12 minutes, I added thyme from the garden.
3. While that steams re-hydrate TVP with 1 cup veggie broth. Let sit 8 minutes or so.
4. Stir in spices and a can of stewed tomatoes- I used one with green peppers, onions and garlic.
5. Spoon veggies in bowl, top with TVP mixture and a dash of favorite spices- Tabasco & parsley for me, Spike & spoon of bbq sauce for the kids, curry & chives for hubby.
6. Enjoy with your favorite fruit on the side.

Light Veggie Soup with Couscous

Fresh, organic, preferably-from-your-garden ingredients:
Served my family of 5, includes 2 toddlers.


medium yellow squash
1/4 large white onion
large heirloom tomato
large carrot
2 stalks celery
4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 1/2 cups veggie broth
2 tsp nutritional yeast
couscous
1/2 can black olives

1. Chop veggies down to fit in chute of the Vitamix.
2. Pour in broth, start the Vitamix on low (I let the kids help feed the machine.)
3. Blend 5 minutes or so while you cook the couscous. Actually my 9 year old does this part.
4. When soup is smooth, add 1/2 can whole black olives, pulse a few times to incorporate.
5. Mix in couscous- we like wild mushroom & herb.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs (I used thyme, chives, parsley)
7. Eat with your favorite soup spoon.