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Single Serving Quick & Easy Vegetable Topper

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 6-8 small portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 tsp. Ruby Red Balsamic
  • 1 tsp. Cilantro Herb balsamic

Directions:

  • in 1/4 cup water saute onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli until tender. As it starts to dry out add another 1/4 cup water to help caramelize them
  • when everything else is almost done add the kale and balsamic, cook for another minute or two and enjoy! Great by itself, but especially great as a topped for rice or a baked potato.
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Veggie Rice

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 cups portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups peas, frozen or canned
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Onion Balsamic
  • 2 tbsp. Teriyaki Balsamic
  • 4 cups brown rice, cooked
  • optional: 1 cup crushed unsweetened pineapple

Directions:

  • Prepare rice, then in 1/2 cup water saute all the non-balsamic ingredients until desired softness and most of liquid is evaporated. Add water as needed.
  • Reduce heat, add Ruby Red and Teriyaki Balsamic, stir and serve! Optionally, garnish with raw collared leaves.
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Lentil Sliders

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1 15oz can lentils (substitute cooked lentils)
  • 2 cups tolled oats, ( for smoother consistency, lightly grind 1 cup in blender or food processer)
  • 3-4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Onion Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Gilroy Garlic Balsamic
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. chili powder (skip to make not spicy)
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Dash of Pepper
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked sweet potato

Directions:

  • combine and stir all ingredients with 1/2 cup water until fully mixed
  • use ice cream scoop to scoop into balls on non-stick tray, flatten into patties
  • air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, flip and air fry another 5 mins (optionally, oven bake instead)
  • Enjoy! optionally, can garnish with Sweet Apple Pie or Apricot Balsamic and a few sprigs of parsley, basil, or cilantro to taste
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Instant pot Lentil Stew

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1lb dried lentils
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
  • 3 cups red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tbsp. Sweet Apple Pie Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Onion Balsamic
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • dash of pepper

Directions:

  • In the instant pot, combine all ingredients and stir.
  • Pressure cook for 35 minutes and allow to fully natural release pressure. Enjoy!
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Pina Colada Delight Overnight Oats

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, unsweetened with juice
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/8 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 tsp. Coconut Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Chia seeds
  • (For quart sized jar, double recipe)

Directions:

  • mix all ingredients with 2 tbsp water in jar, stir well and shake to mix. refrigerate overnight and enjoy!
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Three Bean Chili

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 green onions, cut into small pieces
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 cans kidney beans
  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1 can pinto beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, 28oz (if you prefer not chunky, blend or food processor tomatoes beforehand)
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp. basil
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (skip if you prefer not spicy)
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Gilroy Garlic Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Balsamic

Directions:

  • Saute onions and bell peppers in 1/2 cup water.
  • combine the sauted vegetables with the remaining ingredients in a pot or crockpot, cook on low until you reach desired consistency. Enjoy!
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Strawberry Chia Refrigerator Oats

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (optionally substitute oat or soy milk, or substitute 1/2 cup water instead)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 tsp. Strawberry Blonde Balsamic
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup rolled oats

Directions:

  • mix all ingredients in a pint jar, shake well and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy!
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Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Medley

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 6 pitted dates
  • 1 tbsp. Simply Lemon Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Sweet Apple Pie Balsamic
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, roughly chopped
  • vegetable assortment (I used sliced mushrooms, sliced onions, broccoli, and quartered brussel sprouts)

Directions

  • Blend lemon juice, dates, balsamic, and 1/2 cup water. Pour into bowl and add almonds.
  • Chop your chosen vegetables and pour blended sauce over. This is a perfect opportunity to clear out your fridge and use up all the stray vegetables you have in there!
  • Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, stir and fry another 8-10 mins. (optionally, oven bake instead). Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Old Fashioned Bean Soup

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
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Ingredients:

  • 2lb bag dried Great Northern beans
  • 1/2 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Ruby Red Onion Balsamic
  • 2 tsp. Cumin
  • dash of pepper

Directions:

  • In instant pot combine 9-10 cups water with all ingredients, stir and pressure cook for 45 minutes on soup setting.
  • Allow instant pot to natural Release, then serve and enjoy!