Chickpea Quinoa Vegetable Burgers

Though many vegetarians have a signature vegetable burger, I'm now not one actually to serve patties in bread typically. Sure, I do make little bites all the time, generally served with a few chutney or sauce, along a meal. Often they even make up the entr?E, paired with rice, a vegetable aspect and perhaps a flat bread. But come what may I got to thinking that maybe I did need to give you a "veg burger" and, after lots notion, I am now sharing a vegetable burger that, in all modesty, I will assert is probably the high-quality that I have ever eaten.

Everything is here. Legumes, grains and vegetables. On pinnacle of that, they are baked rather than fried. I served them in a toasted English muffin, with a few spinach leaves and a easy highly spiced tomato chutney, with a pickle on the side. So excited changed into I with the end result that I known as up my first-rate pal Basil to drop over for a little chunk. The verdict turned into a tremendous one, echoing my husband's rave review.

Other baked savories you may revel in from Lisa's Kitchen:

Baked Quinoa Falafel Bites

Chickpea Potato Koftas with Ricotta Cheese

Baked Chickpea Kofta Tacos with Avocado and Harissa

Spicy Chickpea Koftas

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Mung Bean and Urad Dal Curry

Despite the length of the ingredient list here, this dish is definitely clean to make and really nourishing too. Most well stocked kitchens presided over by using cooks that experience Indian cooking will likely have everything available had to prepare this curry. I propose serving this with a few warm clean cooked white rice and a flat bread at the side of your favored chutney and a few selfmade pickles. Shhhhh, your circle of relatives may not know how little time this meal took after they taste just how right it is and could thanks on your hard efforts within the kitchen.

More mung bean dishes you are certain to enjoy from my vegetarian kitchen:

Mung Bean Paneer

Indian Sour Mung Bean Soup

Mung Bean and Coconut Milk Soup

Vietnamese Pancakes with Vegetables, Herbs and a Fragrant Dipping Sauce (B?Nh X?O)

Black Tea and Gingered Black-Eyed Peas

As a whole lot as I enjoy cooking, there are instances once I just want a simple however scrumptious and nutritious answer for dinner. This dish is simply the element and especially proper to the ones times when you might be pressed for time and busy with other matters. It will make a entire meal served with rice and a vegetable aspect if you like. It is fairly mildly spiced and the tea does add intensity and a bit of complementary bitterness. The lime fills everything out with a few tangy goodness. Smoky, peppery and earthy is how my husband described it.

Other black-eyed pea dishes from my kitchen that you can enjoy:

Indian Black-Eyed Peas

Curried Black-Eyed Peas

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Black-Eyed Peas with Potato and Tamarind

Brussels Sprouts Lasagna

I don't devour pasta all that regularly, and lasagna specifically is usually reserved for rare activities as it has a tendency to be as an alternative wealthy and specially filling. However, I am continually open to new ideas for a very good vegetable lasagna and after I occurred throughout this recipe for tacky brussels sprouts lasagna, I turned into offered. It wasn't long before I got around to creating it for my ordinary Saturday night get together with my husband and satisfactory buddy Basil.

When I advised Basil what I turned into bringing over for dinner, there has been a pause on the opposite give up of the road. Yes, the idea may sound atypical at the start, but whilst you certainly think about it, why wouldn't it work? Brussels sprouts are continually properly complemented by means of a wealthy mornay sauce, so why now not pair them with some mushrooms, add some noodles, and bake all of it up right into a scrumptious casserole? Since I hardly ever fail to disappoint with my Saturday feasts, Basil became up to the enjoy. And an experience it was and one which I enormously propose trying even in case you aren't the largest fan of brussels sprouts.

Earthy brussels sprouts cooked with balsamic vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes come together with mushrooms in a wealthy cream sauce with 3 forms of cheeses. I like to add a bit of warmth to pretty much the whole thing I make, so I included some jalape?Os and a sprint of cayenne. My verdict is that that is one of the maximum interesting and satisfying vegetarian lasagnas I even have ever loved.

Notes: If you can find Fontina cheese, you may want to consider substituting it for the provolone for a more intense flavor. I used fresh lasagna sheets because I prefer the flavor and texture, and the boiling-the-noodle step is eliminated from the cooking process. You may of course use a package of dried noodles and cook them until al dente instead. When spreading the grated cheese, keep in mind you will want some remaining for the top of the lasagna.

Other pasta dishes from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen you are certain to revel in:

Indian-Style Macaroni and Paneer Cheese with Spinach

Vegetable and Spinach Lasagna

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Pasta with Goat Cheese and Mixed Mushrooms

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Greek-Style Lemon Rice

While it's far authentic that Indian delicacies is my ardour, I revel in travelling round the world in my kitchen, whether I am making greater traditional dishes or arising with fusion-fashion creations. This time round, I was dreaming of an escape from the iciness wonderland that officially is called spring presently.

This lemony Greek rice with olives and herbs proved to be a best accompaniment to a Greek themed meal that I deliberate a while lower back. It's very easy to make but the flavor is rather formidable and fancy. Next time you're planning a homage to Mediterranean cuisine, considering dishing this one up. I observed it to be a best accompaniment to gigantes aimmered in a garlicky tomato aauce. Serve a Greek salad to finish the meal and the Greek eating experience.

Other Greek stimulated dishes to try from Lisa's Kitchen:

Classic Greek Salad

Gigantes Bean Tomato Casserole

Leek and Rye Berry Salad with Halloumi Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives

French-Style Lentil Soup with Goat Cheese

At first look, this looks like an smooth soup, and it's miles, but after you serve it up with a nice dollop of rich goat cheese, the revel in is stepped up a few notches. The cheese fills out the lentils and simple seasonings and adds a lovely velvety texture and earthiness to the bowl. This is one soup that I might not quickly forget. When I simply need a fairly honest dinner, lentils frequently seem. It's a great mid-week meal with tons flair despite the extremely humble base.

This is my contribution to My Legume Love Affair this month, a popular event celebrating all matters legumes commenced by using lovely Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook, now administered by me and kindly hosted this month through Cinzia.

Other lentil soups you a lot experience from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Lentil Soup with Prunes and Apricots

Madras-Style Red Lentil Soup

Mushroom Lentil and Barley Soup

Turkish-Style Lentil Soup

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Easy Spicy Tomato Chutney

I am a corporation believer in making my own sauces and condiments at domestic as opposed to resort to save-sold variations. For the most component, they're hassle loose and lots superior in flavor and freshness. I made this one to go together with my chickpea quinoa vegetable burgers. If I become going to go to the problem of developing with a fantastic vegetable burger, the least I could do is to get dressed it up with some thing made with as a whole lot care, if a whole lot much less time!

Other condiments to serve up:

Coconut and Mint Chutney (Nariyal Podina Chatni)

Coconut Tamarind Chutney

Quick and Easy Tomato Chutney

Velvety Tomato Chutney