Aldi Recipes

Sunny Bean Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Sell) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:48:00 +0000

Sunny Bean Soup

2 cups washed white beans
1 onion – chopped
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
6 – 7 cups of water
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup apple cider vinegar
1 – 6 oz can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
salt an pepper to taste
sliced green onions

Add the white beans to a slow cooker or pot and add the chopped onion, diced carrots and celery. Add bay leaf and salt an pepper. Add 5 – 6 cups of water. Cook until beans are soft.

In a bowl or other container, mix the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste and 1 cup of water. Stir until mixed. Add any additional spices to this mixture and add to the pot or slow cooker. Cook another 30 – 60 minutes.

A delicious, vegetarian bean soup that is best served hot with homemade cornbread on a cold, winter's day!

Simple Fresh Spinach Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Sell) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:07:00 +0000

Simple Fresh Spinach Salad

2 cups flat leaf spinach
2 green onions
handful grape tomatoes
1 shredded or chopped carrot
1/8 cup shredded mozzerella cheese
2 Tbs Fit & Active Light Balsamic Salad Dressing

Combine the ingredients in a salad bowl and top with shredded mozzerella cheese and balsamic salad dressing. Enjoy with L'ovenFresh Whole Wheat Mini Bagels or Fit & Active Zesty Tomato Flavor Cracker Crisps

Pasta with Peas and Potatoes

noreply@blogger.com (Brian Sell) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:50:00 +0000

Pasta with Peas and Potatoes

1 sweet onion chopped

4-5 medium Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced

8 oz frozen sweet peas

2 Tbsp canola oil

2 cups Reggano penne rigate

1 ½ cups water

½ cup Reggano pasta sauce (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet or dutch oven, add the canola oil then the chopped onion, diced potatoes and frozen sweet peas. Over medium heat, cook the diced potatoes until they start to soften. Add the pasta and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in some pasta sauce for added flavor or variety.

Yield: 4 servings