shs, Author at Med Instead of Meds

Pasta with Spinach and Beans

Posted on September 23, 2021 (August 3, 2022)

This easy and delicious recipe utilizes unique cannellini beans! Have fun with this dish by using a variety of small pastas such as penne, fusilli, farfalle, or orecchiette.

Rice with Lima Beans and Cumin

Posted on September 23, 2021 (August 3, 2022)

This is really an amazing rice dish. It is so creamy and has an exotic flavor thanks to the tang of the yogurt and cumin.

Cucumber Caper Salad

Posted on September 23, 2021 (May 17, 2022)

This dish takes cucumber salad to a new level by bursting with flavor from the addition of capers and lemons!

Bulgar Wheat Salad

Posted on September 23, 2021 (May 1, 2023)

This authentic Middle Eastern dish is simple and lasts for several days refrigerated. Traditionally called Tabbouleh, this dish uses bulgur wheat which has a wonderful nutty taste and chewy texture.

Best Tuna Sandwich

Posted on September 23, 2021 (August 3, 2022)

This simple dish is simply the best tuna sandwich! It includes the versatile ingredient, tapenade, to take this sandwich to the next level.

Olive Spread

Posted on September 23, 2021 (May 17, 2022)

This easy olive spread, also known as tapenade, is so simple and versatile. Have it on pita bread, as a condiment, or in a tuna fish sandwich!

Whole Grain, Chickpea, and Black Bean Salad

Posted on August 10, 2021 (May 19, 2022)

This salad is actually a main dish with whole grain, vegetables, beans, and nuts. It keeps for several days and actually is better after a day or so. Exact proportions are not critical so don’t worry if you have more tomatoes or less cucumber.

Quick Burrito Bowl

Posted on April 14, 2021 (May 19, 2022)

Burrito bowls have become a staple for many people – they are quick, tasty, and versatile. Use whatever leftovers, frozen, or fresh ingredients you have laying around.

Lime-Ginger Sauce

Posted on February 9, 2021 (May 19, 2022)

This is a great sauce to keep on hand to top grilled vegetables, as a dressing for butter lettuce, or a sauce for grain bowls. It is especially great on grilled eggplant.

Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Posted on February 9, 2021 (May 19, 2022)

This is a versatile sauce that can be a dip for vegetables or a topping for grain bowls. It can be thinned with milk or water for a great dressing for salad.