Rainbow Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans

Rainbow swiss chard is not only beautiful but very high in vitamin A and K. It pairs together seamlessly with garbanzo beans, fresh tomatoes and lemon juice. I added some tofurkey for an extra boost of protein. A beautiful, nutritious and delicious meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 tsbp sunflower or olive oil (I used sunflower)
• 1/4 red onion - diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves - diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper - diced
• 2 jalepenos
• 2 tofurkey links - sliced 
• 1 can organic garbanzo beans - drained
• 1/4 fresh lemon - squeezed
• 1-2 garlic sriracha hot sauce (opt)
• garlic salt, black pepper and red chili flakes to taste
• 1 bunch of organic rainbow swiss chard - torn into chunks

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over med to med-high heat.
2. Add diced onion, garlic, bell pepper and jalapenos. Saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add tofurkey links. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add garbanzo beans, lemon juice, hot sauce (opt), and salt, pepper and red chili flakes to taste and heat throughout.
5. Add swiss chard and cook until wilted. Serve hot! 

Tortellini and Tofurkey in a homemade pasta sauce!

I love making a delicious Sunday dinner that fills the house with wonderful scents. Tonight we feasted on tortellini, tofurkey in a homemade pasta sauce, served with fresh garlic bread. It was fantastic!

Tofurkey

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small white onion - chopped
• 4 garlic cloves - chopped
• 4 Tofurkey links - sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper - diced

Pesto Tortellini

• 1 package fresh pesto tortellini (Trader Joes)
• Salt 
• Olive Oil
• Water

Garlic and Onion Tomato Sauce

• Olive Oil
• Garlic Salt / Black Pepper
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 small white onion
• 2 cups of roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh herbs (Basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary mix)

Garlic Toast

• French Loaf 
• Earth Balance Spread
• Garlic salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Preheat water in a pot, add salt and oil. Bring to boil.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet. Add onions, garlic, tofurkey and bell pepper. Heat until cook throughout and a little crisp.
4. Put Sauce ingredients into blender, put on sauce setting and set aside.
5. Put toast in oven and heat until warm/crisp. 
6. Drain Tortellini, put back in pot. Add tofurkey/onion mix and sauce. Serve hot with bread. Enjoy!