Corn Free Beanito Pie

Benito Chips are my new fav since corn bothers me almost as much as gluten/wheat when I eat too much of it! I used Black Bean Beanito Chips in this and some of the pinto bean ones. Use the ones you like! They have several varieties.

Roasted Yellow Baby Gourmet Carrots

The carrots can also be tossed together with sliced red onions, fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic pepper, and then roasted until all are nicely caramelized.

I’m so loving pulling these little yellow baby carrots out of the garden and cooking them up! Aren’t their green tops pretty? They are so so good and loaded with vitamins and minerals, see below!

Gluten Free Vegan Brownies

Brownies made with Black Beans!! Yeah, I know beans in brownies may sound weird and even a bit gross to some people huh? One of the ladies at the Curves where I work out swears by them. So I’m making some today for the very first time to test them out on my college boy who is home for spring break! He’s the ultimate brownie taste tester and somewhat picky one! Not only are these gluten/wheat free, they are also vegan! So you say we can eat brownies that are healthy and taste good too? Yeppers and just think about it, we’re getting protein too with this healthy snack and they are still dark, rich, and fudgy. After all, they’re chocolate! And the best part is they’re filled with fiber, omega-3s and tons of other good stuff! Who doesn’t like that? Try this recipe next time you want brownies or looking for a dessert for your next potluck, party, etc., and remember don’t tell them they are healthy bean brownies! LOL! Watch and see their reaction first before divulging your dirty little secret!

*Perfect for the Pampered Chef Brownie pan or standard size muffin pan. Not a mini pan for individual bites! Otherwise, bake them in a 9 x 9 square pan. Lightly grease or give a spritz of olive oil cooking spray. Food Processor, ice cream scoop or tablespoon

Fruity Crisp

I whipped this up last night and it was so yummy and healthy too! I had some fruit that we didn’t eat before so stored it in one of my Pampered Chef glass 3 cup bowls!

Kale, Greens & Artichoke Dip with Salmon

I bought some black bean nacho chips (made with rice, NO corn, vegan, gluten-free) at Whole Foods that were delicious with this yummy dip! It’s even just as good on the side as a vegetable dish with no chips! Hey, it’s also a great way to get the kids (AND ADULTS too) to eat their greens! Just don’t tell anyone it’s good for them! ha!

Note: I used a small can of Salmon today when making this dip for some added protein to take to my women’s group tonight. Plus two green onions with tops from our garden. I used red organic Kale from Whole Foods and added about ¼ cup of Monterey Jack cheese. I didn’t have any more Artichokes for it this time, however. I did not put any salt in this time because the salmon and parmesan cheese are both salty. It’s perfectly delicious even before putting it in the oven!!! And the red kale makes it pop in my new red Pampered Chef covered baker!