Zucchini

Fabulous Bean Burritos

• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green or red pepper chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 can of kidney beans

Directions:
Fry onions, garlic, pepper and zucchini.  Cook until soft.  Add spices, salsa and beans, cook for 20 minutes.  Mash with a potato masher.   Place in the centre of a tortilla, roll and bake in the oven at 350 for 20 minutes.

Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Vegan Italian Tomato Sauce with Kale and Olives

2 Tbs olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 leafs of kale, stem removed and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 796 ml can of diced tomatoes
1 156 ml can of tomato paste
1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1 Tbs agave syrup

Heat olive oil, sauté onions, pepper, zucchini, kale and garlic.  Add herbs and salt and cook for about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and then lower heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Top on any pasta or use in a lasagna.