228 better than green Recipes

crusty french bread or 2 submarine-style hard rolls, split lengthwise, prepared low fat chunky spaghetti sauce or 3/4 cup garden style spaghetti sauce, dried oregano, fresh green pepper, sliced thinly, fresh mushrooms or 1/2 cup canned mushroom, thinly sliced, fat-free parmesan cheese, lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

pork roast (pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. just brown with onions), cooking oil or 2 tbsp lard or 2 tbsp bacon grease, chopped onion (not traditional) (optional), head minced garlic (taste great , but also helps prevent heart burn), flour, tomatoes, drained, diced green chilies (i use big jims, roasted, peeled and frozen by the bushel every fall), tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped (optional), jalapenos (optional), water (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better) or 5 cups chicken broth (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better), ground cumin (or to taste), ground chili powder (or to taste) (optional), salt

cumin, ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, chipotle seasoning mix, smoked paprika, hickory smoked sea salt, fresh ground pepper, oregano, garlic minced, whole red bell pepper diced, whole green bell pepper diced, broccoli chopped, red onions diced, olives sliced, diced fire roasted tomatoes with garlic, tomato paste, el pato tomato sauce (mexican hot style ), whole italian zucchini sliced, rancho queso fresco, whole eggs, mexican style shredded cheese, barilla no cook lasagna noodles, chorizo, hot taco seasoning mix, gound beef (70/30 or better ), finlandia sliced chipotle cheddar cheese quartered, finlandia jalapeno munster quartered, green onions, divided chopped, cilantro, divided chopped

fresh green beans, raw bacon , lean bacon is better, garlic clove, finely chopped, ground pepper, ground sea salt, table spoons extra virgin olive oil

onion, chopped fine, olive oil, garlic cloves, smashed and chopped, jalapeno pepper, chopped fine, vegetable bouillon (i use the better than bouillon brand), vegemite (but adds a bit of b vitamins and a nice body) (optional), bacos bacon bits (1 tbsp of bacon salt is preferable, but may be difficult to find. bacos and bacon salt are b), collard greens, stems removed , cut into 1 inch pieces and washed thoroughly, salt (or to taste), pepper (or to taste), water

chicken broth, carrots, peeled and sliced into coins, green beans or 3/4 cup broccoli floret, corn, brown button mushroom, sliced, stalks celery & leaves, sliced thinly, onion, diced, dried oregano or 1/2 tsp dried dill, salt-free garlic powder, cracked black pepper, milk or 1 cup half-and-half, flour, cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed, unbleached white flour, fresh parsley, minced (ok to sub dried parsley), baking powder, milk, cooking oil, homemade bisquick baking mix, milk, dried parsley

top round steaks, cut into 3/4 to 1 inch strips or bite size cubes, cornstarch, sugar, ground ginger, soy sauce, green peppers, sliced into thin strips, tomatoes, diced, garlic clove, minced, vegetable oil, water, cooked rice

ground chicken, ground ginger, divided, ground black pepper, lower sodium soy sauce, divided, green onions, low sodium chicken broth, mushrooms, drained, a 6 oz package wonton wrappers

egg, hard boiled and sliced, sliced bread , the better the bread, the better the sandwich, coleslaw , green bean slaw

refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, taco seasoning, salsa, green onion, chopped, mexican blend cheese, diced tomato, tortilla chips, for dipping

tomatoes, ripe (suggest 1 black russian, 1 green zebra, 1 lemon boy, and 1 red better boy; if available), chopped fresh chives, salt, white pepper, green tomatoes, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, stone-ground white cornmeal, all-purpose flour, bacon fat, kentucky tomme (this cheese is a firm, highly flavored goat cheese from judy shad s capriole farm in southern indiana. can substitute with swiss gruyere.), micro-greens, for garnish

avocados, pitted and mashed into pulp, sour cream, ro-tel diced tomatoes with chiles, garlic powder, green chiles, salt, lemon juice (freshly squeezed is better ), cream cheese, drops green food coloring (optional, if avocados, ripe and dark green in color ), fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, stems removed, if you like it hotter )

ground turkey , i prefer shadybrook farms brand (either 93% fat free or breast), green bell peppers (or 1 each green and red bell pepper), yellow onions, whole wheat bread, eggs (or equivalent of eggbeaters egg substitute), worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, tomato paste (i prefer hunts)

asparagus , ends discarded, and chopped into 3-inch lengths, green beans, halved, ends removed and discarded (or better yet composted!), frozen peas, almonds, garlic cloves (or more ), loosely packed flat leaf parsley, scallions, green parts only, coarsely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice of, nutmeg, extra firm tofu (water packed, drained and pressed), chopped basil leaves

collard greens (i used a pre-cleaned and cut bag of greens), water, chicken bouillon (better than bouillon), extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove (minced ), fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, sugar (more if you like your collards sweeter), vinegar (optional)

oil (such as grapeseed, coconut or olive), yellow onion, finely chopped, fresh garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, finely grated, water, ground cumin, soy sauce, sesame oil, dried shiitake mushrooms (optional), green peas (frozen is easiest), carrot, finely chopped, spinach, chopped (or any leafy green), miso, divided

spanish rice mix, diced green bell pepper, diced green chilies, cumin

onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, broccoli, chopped, cauliflower, chopped, baking potato, cubed, with skin, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, dried lentils , picked over and rinsed, spinach , rinsed well, green onions, chopped, mushroom, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried oregano, olive oil, salt, salt and pepper