Easy Creamy Hummus

Suggested Piece: 1.5 Qt. Small Bowl

Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz. each), rinsed and drained
1 can white beans (15 oz.), rinsed and drained
1/3 c. lemon juice (#1 cone)
2 tbsp. tahini
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Water to thin as desired

Directions
In a blender combine all ingredients except the water. Begin blending; add water  and use just enough to get it smooth but still with a thick texture. Taste and add up to 1/4 teaspoon additional smoked paprika or other seasonings to taste.

Original recipe can be found at: https://www.pcrm.org/recipe/easy-creamy-hummus

Vegetarian Enchiladas

Suggested Piece: 12" Electric Skillet

Ingredients
1 can (28 oz.) green or red enchilada sauce
1 can green chilis
1 pkg. corn tortillas
1 carrot (#1 cone)
1 yellow squash (#1 cone)
1 zucchini (#1 cone)
8 oz. cheese (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Jalepeno Jack)
2 cans beans, drained (black or pinto)
1 lb. ground beef (opt.)

Directions
Cover bottom of skillet with enchilada sauce. Layer the following in order:
(1) Corn tortillas
(2) 1 can of beans (or 1/2 the ground beef)
(3) 1/2 yellow squash (#1 cone)
(4) 1/2 zucchini (#1 cone)
(5) 1/2 carrot (#1 cone)
(6) 1/2 can green chilis
(7) 4 oz. cheese (#1 cone)
Repeat #1 - #7 for a 2nd layer. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and top with any remaining cheese. Set temperature to 350F until VapoValve clicks. The reduce temperature to 185F for approx. 15 min. For an alternative version of this recipe substitute squash with various colors of bell pepper and/or add an onion (#2 cone) for a different flavor!

Dried Beans & Legumes

1. Rinse the beans well and place in enough water to cover generously.
2. Remember that beans will double in bulk after several hours of soaking. Look for shriveled or damaged beans and remove any that float.
3. Soak the beans for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. 
4. Drain the beans and refill the pan with enough water to cover.
5. Place the pan over medium-high heat and cover. 
6. When the Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until tender. Most beans should cook one hour. Lentils require 15- 20 minutes. Chickpeas and Soy beans require 1-2 hours or more.