Breakfast Burrito

Here's a breakfast idea for those mornings when you have a little time and want a hearty, home-cooked breakfast. Of course on those OTHER mornings (the hectic ones) you're having a hemp shake (see "Hemp Protein: The Cravings Killer," below.)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp cooking oil
  
• 1/4 cup pinto beans (canned)
  
• 1/4 cup salsa

• 1/4 cup guacamole

• 1 slice vegan cheese


• handful of chopped cilanto


• 1 spelt tortilla

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat tortilla in low (200 degree) oven.


• Scramble one egg (or egg subsitute) and pour into non-stick pan.


• Add pinto beans.


• When eggs are cooked and beans heated through, turn off heat.


• Remove warmed tortilla from oven and fill with eggs, beans and cheese.


• Add guacamole, salsa and cilantro.


• Admire your creation!

Cute Little Pasta Shell Soup

When's the last time you ate a turnip? Okay, but how about a rutabaga? Exactly the point of this soup - it gives you a chance to add some variety to your diet - and it's yummy - and ya gotta love those cute little pasta shells.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 TBS cooking oil


• 1 chopped onion


• 1 chopped turnip


• 1 chopped rutabega


• 3 chopped carrots
  
• 14 oz can chopped tomatoes

• 1 TBS tomato paste


• 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper slices (from jar)


• 6 cups vegetable broth


• 2-4 cloves chopped raw garlic (or to taste)
  
• 1 14 oz can kidney beans (or any beans you like)


• 1/2 cup dried brown rice (or, okay REAL if you want) pasta shells
  

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Heat oil in stock pot and add chopped onion.


• Cook 5 mins, until softened.


• Add chopped carrot, turnip, rutabaga.


• Add canned tomatoes, puree, and chopped red peppers.


• Pour in vegetable stock and bring to boil.


• Stir, then cover and simmer 30-45 mins.


• Add pasta to pot, and bring to boil. Add water if needed.


• Lower heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.


• Stir in kidney beans and garlic, remove from heat.
  Season w/salt and pepper and desired spices to taste (marjarom, oregano, basil, etc.)

• Serve with parmesan cheese (or the soy version, if vegan.)