had a great idea. Do more than make an "eat better" New Year's resolution — start with a solid list of healthful ingredients. Then use the list to build better meals.
Here was the recommended lineup of items for a pantry makeover:
1 pound black beans
1 pound lentils
1 pound quinoa
2 pounds brown rice
3 (32-ounce) boxes vegetable broth
1 (32-ounce) box chicken broth
1 pound rolled oats
2 cans cannellini beans
2 pounds pasta
1 can black beans
1 jar unsweetened applesauce
1 (32 ounce) box nondairy beverage
1 (32 ounce) box almond milk
1 (5-ounce) can tuna
3 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 package no-oil sun-dried tomatoes
1 jar pasta sauce
Building blocks for pasta fazool, minestrone, bean and grain salads, lentil soup, black bean dip, oatmeal soda bread: I'm working with the list, but taking a few liberties too.
Vegan Creamy Tomato Soup is my first recipe, and it's creamy, slightly sweet from the tomato, and it warms you all the way down. So, yeah, maybe "eat better" was a pretty good resolution.
Check out the recipe after the jump.
