One of my new year’s resolutions is to reduce the amount of meat my family & I are consuming. To further this goal I’ve committed to Meatless Monday for the duration of 2012. I hope you’ll join me!
Today you’re in for a TREAT. This is one of my favorite meat-free main courses; certain to please die-hard meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The premise is simple. Boil three potatoes and mash, along with a can of salt-free kidney beans. Add some sauteed onion, garlic and bell pepper. Season with tangy ketchup, BBQ sauce and mustard (all salt-free of course), stir in oats for heft, then pop in the oven and bake. Before it’s done, top with extra sauce and a sprinkling of cheese. The result is gooey, moist, melt-in-your-mouth comfort food. Pure deliciousness with absolutely no guilt!
The basic recipe makes for easy adaptation. Try salt-free salsa instead ketchup or BBQ sauce, add different vegetables and herbs (like corn, jalapenos and fresh cilantro), or just use what you have on hand. If you can’t find salt-free condiments locally, order online from Healthy Heart Market.
