South of the Border Style Vegan-Vegetarian for another HOT week In Los Angeles..Photos of prep

Clockwise, red bell peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos (green husks), green cabbage, zucchini Mexican Onions

Nopals..cactus paddles cooking in boiling salted water with tomatillo skins (reduces the slime like okra)

Sauce for the chili

Cooking delicious, "meaty" pinto beans

Zucchini will be stuffed with veggies and rice cooked in red wine, topped with cheese

Polenta  made with cornmeal, cheese and thyme

"Mexican" style stew with tomatillos and nopals

pinto bean chili

Pico d'galdo for the chili

Mushroom & Veggie mix for the mushroom burgers served with caraway slaw

Pinto bean chili ready for packing

We are still experiencing horrid hot and muggy weather, so here is a  "mixed bag" menu for delivery today, including fresh cactus "nopals" which are great for diabetics as they help to control blood sugar:

Polenta triangles with a fresh tomato and veggie sauce, cheese

Pinto bean chili with  rice, sour cream and corn tortillas, with fresh limes

Mexican Style veggie stew with rice and grated cheese, side of pinto beans, and corn tortillas

Mushroom Burgers with caraway slaw, sliced tomatoes, and French whole wheat breads

Great healthy hot weather dining..have a great week and stay cool healthy eaters..

Chumpy sends her love