Creamy Tomato Soup

1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 can coconut milk
Salt, pepper, and fresh basil to taste

In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic until golden (you can use olive oil or broth if desired). Add tomatoes and spices and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Add coconut milk and basil. Serve warm.

Hummus (oil-free)

1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
2 cloves garlic
juice from 1 lemon
water (as needed)

Mix in food processor until smooth. Add water slowly until desired texture is achieved.

Amazingly delicious, even without the oil!

Lentil Carrot BBQ Sandwiches

2 C water
1 C dried lentils*
2 T olive oil or vegetable stock
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 C shredded carrots (or however much you have)
2 T brown sugar
1/2 C ketchup
2 t garlic powder
2 T apple cider vinegar
1/4 C water
1/2 t dry mustard
salt and pepper to taste
whole wheat hamburger buns (or whatever bread you like)

Cook lentils according to package directions. Cook onion in oil/stock until golden brown. Add cooked lentils and carrots and simmer for a couple minutes. Add ketchup, spices, vinegar, and water to the mixture. Taste and adjust spices as you like. Serve on bread with red cabbage or other veggies you like.

Adapted from Minimalist Baker

* You can find lentils in your beans/rice aisle of your grocery store.

Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

1 T vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 T cumin
1 T chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Juice from 1 lemon
5 whole wheat tortillas
1 can enchilada sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a skillet with oil over high heat. Add pepper, onion, tomato, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables start to carmelize. Scoop vegetables into tortillas, roll, and place into a 9x9 glass pan. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes. You just need to warm it up since nothing requires extra cooking.

Tip: Serve with a side of refried beans for extra protein. Add or substitute whatever veggies you like.