Quinoa-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Ingredients:

4 large Portobello mushrooms with stems (4-5-in.), divided
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided
1 small zucchini, chopped
3/4 cup canned quartered artichoke hearts, drained and thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 oz. Asiago cheese, grated
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Rice Salad with Sprouted Lentils

Found this recipe on a friend's sister's blog. You can check out her blog, Katy She Cooks, on the link at the bottom of the page.
http://katymcarter.com/2010/08/summer-lunch-rice-salad-with-sprouted-lentils/

I like to do something similar with couscous (cooks in 5 minutes!). Whole wheat couscous, add veggies, garbanzo beans, feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing of some variety, and voila! Lunch!

Crispy Zucchini Fries

 Another one adapted from Pampered Chef.

Ingredients:

1 medium zucchini
1 1/2 cups large fat-free seasoned restaurant-style croutons
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg white
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
3 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

I adapted this recipe from a Pampered Chef recipe (pulled out all references to their products which made for a confusing read), but I haven't tried it yet. It looks so fresh and yummy for a summer dinner, though! 

WARNING: contains peanut butter!

Ingredients:

Wontons & Dressing

24 wonton wrappers
1/2 cup rice vinegar
3 Tbsp. unsalted creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. grated fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Halibut with Coconut Red Curry Sauce

Ok, this recipe looks so yummy!! And, not terribly difficult.  The only problem may be finding Halibut. I've only had it once....in Vancouver. It was one of my favorite fishes though!

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/halibut-with-coconut-red-curry-sauce-10000001880016/

Lentil Soup

From Margaret:


It's taken me a while to respond but we are finally getting out of our rut of a rotation between chili, spaghetti, and chicken pot pie! 

We do go to this one regularly, but it's a good one and makes a TON of leftovers. 

Lentil Soup (from Alton Brown on foodnetwork.com)

(we use dried lentils and I have no idea what grains of paradise are so I have a feeling Manning doesn't use that either)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lentil-soup-recipe/index.html

Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Fennel and Mushrooms

From Laura:


I'll kick it off with this awesome yet simple recipe!

Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Fennel, and Mushrooms

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/quick-recipes/2010/12/tortellini_with_italian_sausage_fennel_and_mushrooms

Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks

From Christy:


Great idea, Laura!

We have had a lot of success with The Pioneer Woman's recipes. One of our favorites is pasta with pancetta and leeks. We like to add a few yummies to it, like mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes.

Enjoy!