7 floridanatives and Recipes

virgin olive oil, onion, peeled and finely diced, prepared low sodium chicken broth, uncooked cheese tortellini, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, chopped tomatoes or 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice, shredded fresh basil or 2 tbsp dried basil, dried oregano, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, fresh grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper

onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed, canned green chilies, chopped (i use the whole small can), dried chili powder, ground cumin, shredded low-fat cheese (jack, pepper jack, cheddar or a mixture), prepared organic salsa, organic whole grain soft tortillas, canola cooking spray (for casserole dish)

chopped raw vegetables (i use carrots), white onions (see note ) or 1 thin slice red onion, finely chopped (see note), dill pickles, spear finely chopped (i use claussen, see note), fresh hass avocadoes, mashed (about 3/4 of a half of an avocado), hard-boiled egg, peeled, rinsed and coarsely chopped, prepared salsa (rotel)

marinated artichoke hearts, drained (do not rinse), cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, garlic cloves, pressed, extra virgin olive oil, minced onion, dried thyme, organic chicken broth, kosher sea salt , to taste (about 1/2 tsp), fresh ground black pepper , to taste (about 1/4 tsp), fat-free garlic & cheese crouton, to garnish

grass-fed ground beef, white onion, fine dice, green bell pepper, fine dice, stalks celery, fine dice, chicken broth (or vegetable broth, as desired), organic black beans, rinsed and drained, prepared brown basmati rice, cajun seasoning (i use kittencal s recipe the best creole/cajun seasoning mix ), sea salt, black pepper