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VEGETARIAN CHILI
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2
medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1
can (15 1/2 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz.) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained
2
cans (about 15 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, combine celery, onion and
green pepper.
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for
3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chili
powder, salt, red pepper and black pepper to vegetables;
mix well. Stir in chili beans with sauce, Great Northern
beans, chick peas and tomatoes.
3. Continue cooking on P-HI for 18 to 20 minutes or until
heated thoroughly; stir once during cooking. Stir before
serving.
4 servings
GLAZED BABY CARROTS
1
pound peeled baby carrots
2 tablespoons
butter
1
tablespoon brown sugar
1/2
teaspoon cinnamon
dash ground cloves
1. In a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole, combine carrots, butter,
brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for
11~12 minutes or until carrots are tender; stir every 2
minutes during cooking. Let stand for 3 minutes.
4 servings
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
2
medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 1bs.)
2
medium tart baking apples
1/4
cup apple cider or juice
1/4
cup firmly packed brown sugar
1
teaspoon cinnamon
2
tablespoons margarine or butter
1/4
cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
1. Wash and peel sweet potatoes and apples; slice in 1/4-
inch slices. Layer slices in a 1 1/2-quart glass casserole.
Pour juice over the top. In a small bowl, combine brown
sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top; cut margarine into
small pieces; place evenly on top. Sprinkle with nuts.
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for
13~16 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Let stand for 3 minutes.
4 servings
GREEN BEANS IN CREAM SAUCE
1 package (10 oz.) frozen French-style green beans
1
can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of celery soup,
undiluted
1/2
cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup
milk
1/2
teaspoon soy sauce
1 can (2.8 oz.) French fried onions
1. In a 2-quart glass casserole, place green beans. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook on P-HI for 4 to 5
minutes or until heated. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes;
drain. Stir in mushrooms, soup, milk and soy sauce.
2. Continue cooking on P-HI for 5 minutes or until heated
thoroughly. Add half onions; stir. Continue cooking on
P-HI for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions.
Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute. Let stand, uncovered,
for 2 minutes before serving.
4 servings
