Archive for January, 2009

Fibrous Greenie Casserole (hot dish)

I just made up the recipe last night & I tell you, it is so tasty. Joe loved it! Do not skip using the Lima Beans, they give it such nice flavor, plus, they are one of the most fibrous beans.

  • 1 pkg. Jennie-O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage. Remove skins & fry it up like hamburger meat, chopping as it cooks up.
  • Green Cabbage small size.
  • 2 Carrots diced.
  • 2 Bell Peppers diced.
  • 1-2 c. Lima Beans (frozen preferred, not canned).
  • 2 c. Whole Wheat Pasta (precooked, not too soggy/soft).
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Olive Oil ( FYI: I usually use approx 4 Tbsp.).
  • 2-3 Tbsp. Water (during cooking, add a bit more if needed).
Spices:
  • Tumeric (love this spice).
  • Cilantro.
  • Garlic Diced (I use the pre-diced in the small jars, found in the produce section).
  • Poultry Seasoning.
  • Black Pepper.
  • Onion Flakes (or Onion Powder).
  • Celery Salt (just a small dash, because we want the recipe to remain healthy).
When it comes to adding spices, I use whatever is handy.
It’s optional for what you wish to add. Mrs. Dash is always an excellent choice.
I don’t measure anything; simply add to your taste.

DIRECTIONS
Fry meat in a large stew pot, once the meat is cooked, add all the ingredients. I like to put the cabbage in last because it cooks/shrinks itself down into the rest. Simmer with lid until cabbage is done, approx 30 to 45 minutes.

Note: When it comes to Olive Oil, always use Extra Virgin First Cold Pressed. My preferred brand is by Paul Newman, called ‘Newman’s Own Organic’.