gnocchi & white beans

after cooking beans

in plain water pan sear them

in the gnocchi pan

4 servings

1 lb big white beans, cooked; 1 lb gnocchi+olive oil; 3 sliced tomatoes+1 sliced red onion+pinch salt+1/4 c balsamic vinegar; toppings: parsley+basil, red pepper flakes

pan sear gnocchi in oil, add beans at end; rest tomato mixture 1 hour; top gnocchi with tomatoes; add toppings

tomato & basil crispy rice cake

day old white rice cooked

with water in an ungreased

flat nonstick skillet

1 serving, 450 calories

2 c cooked white rice; toppings: tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, red pepper flakes

place rice in half-inch thick layer in pan, add water until water leaks out; toast until brown & flippable, brown other side; remove, add toppings

lentil veggie burgers

after baking, cool

slice & freeze until ready

to grill with sliced bread

8 servings, 300 calories

1 lb uncooked red lentils+1/2 c dried mushrooms+water; 1 c namaste egg replacer, 4 oz shredded vegan parm

combine lentil mixture in parchment-lined cast-iron pan; rest room temperature 9 hours, adding water if needed; add rest; place in cold oven set to 450 F, 75 minutes; slice; grill & serve with grilled bread+toppings