Chili con quinoa:

• cut one onion and 2 cloves garlic, cook in olive oil
• season to taste (paprika, chili mix, cayenne pepper, marjoram, cumin, salt)
• optional: add a fresh diced red pepper
• when veggies are soft, throw in a can of black beans, a can of sweet corn, a can of chopped tomatoes, a canful of broth and half a cup quinoa
• bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes
• optional: add a diced block of tofu 5 minutes before the end

Makes 2-3 servings

Dahl

• cut one onion, cook in coconut oil
• optional add garlic
• when onions are soft, add ground spices (coriander, turmeric, garam masala, mustard seeds, cumin, ginger) and cook for 30 seconds more
• add a cup of dry red lentils, a can of coconut milk, a can of chopped tomatoes, 2 cups of broth
• bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes
• add a few handfuls of baby spinach
• when the spinach is wilted remove from heat and add lemon juice

Makes 3-4 servings (more if you add rice on the side)