Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

3 T. Soy sauce 

1 T. Sesame oil

1/2 t. Ginger powder

1/2 t. pepper

2 T. Olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 c. Frozen edamame (shelled)

2 c. Diced fresh pineapple

1 portobello mushroom, diced

2 green onions, sliced 

3 cups cooked white rice

Salt to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder and white pepper; set aside. 

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, pineapple, mushrooms, edamame and green onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, adding rice until heated through, about two minutes.

Serve immediately.

Texas Tortilla Soup

1-2 chicken breasts
16 oz. chicken broth
2 T. Oil
1/3 onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 green pepper
1 sm. can of green chilies
1 can Mexican style stewed tomatoes
1 T. Chili powder
2 dashes cayenne pepper

Toppings:

Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Sliced avocado
Tortilla chips
Fresh tomatoes
Salsa

Boil chicken in broth and cut up in chunks (save broth). In separate pan, sauté onion and green pepper until tender...add minced garlic. Blend tomatoes and juice, vegetables, and green chili and juice in blender. Add to chicken and broth. Add seasonings and simmer. Prepare toppings and serve.