Pumpkin Hummus

It might be soup season, however it's also pumpkin season. Pumpkin is terrific in soups but I see no motive not to contain it into different dishes. In this case, hummus. This creamy dip is enjoyed yr spherical in my kitchen, and I've labored with lots of variations on the subject matter. Pumpkin appeared like a good desire to consist of with buttery gentle chickpeas with a bit of spice. Served up with fresh vegetables and toasted pita crisps, this makes for a adorable lunch or dinner.

I'm sharing this with Jac's weekly Meat Free Mondays event.

Other pumpkin recipes from Lisa's Kitchen you can experience:

Chickpea Pumpkin Burgers

Curry-Laced Pumpkin and Potato Soup

Essentially Raw Pumpkin Bites

Refried Beans with Pumpkin

Chickpea Flour Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

There is a new cookbook in my kitchen — I know, I'm already buried in them — but it's an interesting and inspiring one. It's all about chickpea flour which is one of my favorite ingredients. The Chickpea Flour Cookbook: Healthy Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Recipes to Power Every Meal of the Day by Camilla V. Saulsbury is certainly the first cookbook I've come across focusing on chickpea flour. Over 80 recipes are featured for any time of day. Breakfast, breads, snacks, sides, entrées and even desserts. They all happen to be gluten-free, grain-free and soy-free. And because chickpea flour is the focus, all of the recipes are high in protein which is important for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Most of the recipes are suitable for vegans too, and those that contain dairy are usually accompanied with suggestions on how to make the recipe vegan.

Who knew there could be so many recipes for chickpea flour?

The first recipe I attempted became this moist and satisfying bread that is actually extra like a savory cake. The addition of tangy sun-dried tomatoes and earthy spinach makes each chunk a taste experience that you may not soon forget. It's wonderful for breakfast, lunch, as a snack, or as an accompaniment for a primary dinner dish.

As continually, the reviews expressed right here are my personal.

Other recipes the use of chickpea flour from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen to experience:

Chickpea Flour (Besan) Cr?Pes with Spinach

Chickpea Flour Dumplings Simmered in a Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Pudla) with Crushed Peas, Ginger, Chilies and Cilantro

Basmati Rice Spiked with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

Baked Pumpkin Falafel with Tahini Lemon Sauce

I positively adore falafel. That's no longer surprising as I adore little bites. I've experimented with many one of a kind kinds, which include ones offering quinoa, green peas and candy potato. As it's miles pumpkin season, I figured that would simply be the proper blend with chickpeas and a few spices. Certainly as an alternative unorthodox, as I cooked the chickpeas earlier than including them to the mixture ? Often they are just soaked overnight and drained ? And as I was combining the entirety, I concept, why no longer throw in some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra bit of flair. I also baked them rather than frying due to the fact I'm not a big fan of oily foods. Moist with a slightly crisp exterior, those mildly spiced falafels simply is probably a brand new favorite.

I will say that these have been a big hit once I served them up closing weekend for dinner together with a few home made spelt tortillas and a tahini sauce that changed into clearly tacky regardless of being absolutely vegan. I added some nutritional yeast, in conjunction with the garlic, tahini and tart lemon juice.

I usually constantly have roasted pumpkin pur?E within the freezer for numerous months after clean pumpkin is no longer to be had, however you can use canned pumpkin pur?E as long as it is not spiced or sweetened, or sweet potato or different squash if you opt for.

Other falafel recipes to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:

Baked Quinoa Falafel Bites

Sweet Potato Falafel

Green Pea Falafel

Classic Dal Makhani with a Vegan Twist

Creamy and rich dal makhani ? Literally "buttery lentils" ? Might be one of my husband's very favourite dishes on the ones uncommon activities when we do devour or order out. This Punjabi dish generally includes entire urad beans, kidney beans, butter, cream and, of route, spices.

Popular at roadside stops and meals stalls in North India, this dish is now a classic that has prolonged past the borders of India. If most effective we may want to get such delights at brief stops and stalls right here in North America! Luckily, it can be made at domestic without too much fuss and trouble. I've made numerous attempts myself to create this dish in my very own kitchen and this time round, I skipped the dairy factor and went with coconut milk for the creamy detail that provides to the texture of the velvety legumes. I certainly suppose this version is the exceptional one I have made to this point. You may not miss the dairy. Even higher than restaurant versions, because in my opinion, homemade on your kitchen with clean substances and tender loving care makes for a extra enjoyable meal.

The earthy flavors of the dals are layered with the fragrant tastes of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg, at the side of a complex however diffused heat from chilies, Kashmiri chili powder and garam masala, with a touch tang from tomato, all tempered with the aid of creamy coconut milk and finished with a bit of bitterness from dried fenugreek leaves. One mouthful is the sort of fusion of tremendous flavor sensations that nobody will consider it is so truthful to prepare. Serve with rice and favourite Indian savory breads, inclusive of naan.

You would possibly possibly want to try these recipes presenting urad dal:

Spicy Urad Dal with Cauliflower and Peas

Urad Dal with Toor Dal and Spinach and Parsley

Urad Dal Tomato Soup

Savory Rice and Urad Dal Pancakes (Dosas)

On the pinnacle of the studying stack: Eat Like You Give A Damn: Recipes for the New Ethical Vegan

No-Bake Peanut Butter and Cocoa Fudge

I positively adore raw treats. As a savory form of gal, I do like a bit of candy here and there, however I'm not into desserts or snacks weighted down with refined sugars. There are many benefits to this wealthy and creamy fudge recipe. First, you get a terrific dose of protein from herbal peanut butter and healthy fats from the coconut oil and butter. Second, the recipe is so easy that I did not actually have to drag out my cumbersome food processor. Honestly, my food processor works properly, however the layout is dreadful because it's any such pain to easy ? Absolutely the those who got here up with it by no means did dishes! After the coconut oil and butter are melted, all the ingredients get combined in one bowl after which transferred to a pan. Pop in the freezer to set, cut into little bites, and shop within the fridge for up to per week or so. And eventually, of direction, they may be delicious!

These are also perfect for a quick breakfast bite within the morning. I'm not a huge breakfast character, so a little nibble of this fudge is just about proper to preserve me going till lunch time. The combination of peanut butter and cocoa is not to be resisted, specially when you add in some maple syrup and vanilla. Exquisite.

Other raw treats to revel in from Lisa's Kitchen:

Raw Peanut Butter Cocoa Maple Squares

Raw Pistachio Cashew Halva

Raw Peanut Butter Cookies

Mini Tahini Cups with a Creamy Coffee Date Filling

Quick and Easy Spelt Tortillas

Now that I've learned to make my very own tortillas at domestic, there may be no going returned. Goodbye to the ones rubbery matters which are presented at the grocery keep, complete with components I don't even realize how to pronounce. This is my 2d attempt at making these in my personal kitchen and that they worked out even better than the ones I made some time returned. Spelt flour features right here. The dough turned into clean to work with and I had them made in hardly anytime at all. No fancy device is wanted both. Just a bowl and a non-stick pan.

I served these up with pumpkin falafel and a lemon tahini sauce. Use them for each time which you want to serve up a wrap. They preserve nicely for some days in a sealed ziploc bag.

Other flatbreads from Lisa's Kitchen you would possibly experience:

Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Flatbreads

Fenugreek Roti

Sri Lankan Coconut Roti

Besan Roti

Chickpea Flour Fudge

This may certainly be the perfect and tastiest fudge I've ever made, and it's no longer your regular fudge. This scrumptious confection is made with toasted chickpea flour with a sprint of cardamon and a few lightly toasted sesame seeds. These days most the whole thing I make is dairy-loose, however this time round I went with butter. If you want to make it vegan, use coconut oil instead. I'm sure it'd be just as precise.

Slightly crumbly but creamy at the same time, the taste and texture of this fudge reminds me of both halva and buttery shortbread ? A none-too-candy shortbread halva if you wish. All you need is some small bites for a boost of protein. Once once more, I've made a deal with that can be loved for breakfast with out guilt, and this will make a fantastic Christmas deal with for those trying to reduce down at the seasonal decadence. These did now not final long. But if you have any leftover, keep them inside the refrigerator in a protected container.

Other wholesome treats to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:

Raw Cocoa Nut Butter Cups

Raw Peanut Butter Cocoa Maple Squares

Essentially Raw Pumpkin Bites

Mini Tahini Cups with a Creamy Coffee Date Filling

On the top of the reading stack: Vegan Delights: 88 Delicious Recipes for the Complete Three-Course Meal

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