Black-Eyed Peas Simmered in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Corn

Black-eyed peas are frequently the legume I visit when I need an easy weeknight meal answer using staples that I am likely to have handy. This become any other winning dish that went properly with a bed of steaming warm buttered basmati rice. The sweet corn provides a nice textural and taste evaluation to the earthy black-eyed peas. The curried tomato base brings the whole dish together in one exceptional massive institution hug.

More black-eyed pea recipes from Lisa's Kitchen:

Black-Eyed Pea Sambar

Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Curry

Black-Eyed Peas in an Indian Curried Soup

Savory Black-Eyed Pea Pancakes (Poora)

On the top of the reading stack: Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free by Ricki Heller

Baked Falafel with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Falafel is a conventional Middle Eastern road meals that has become famous inside the West too. They are made with chickpeas, onion, garlic and spices and usually served with sauces inclusive of warm sauce or tahini-based sauces, pickles and veggies. They are commonly stuffed into or wrapped in pita breads to make a sandwich.

I've long been a fan of falafel and feature made them before at home on some activities, however now not on account that I began this chronicle of my cooking adventures. In the beyond, I actually have deep fried them, but frying is messy and oily. An alternative answer is to bake them, as I even have done here. My recipe is also no longer conventional as normally the chickpeas are not cooked however as a substitute are soaked for as a minimum 12 hours after which floor up and formed into patties or balls earlier than frying.

I changed into extra than happy with the effects. While they were now not as crispy as the fried version, I dare say they have been even better and reminded me very plenty of certainly one of favourite recipes for Indian baked koftas.

I located the sauce became an essential accompaniment for a extra authentic falafel flavor experience. That stated, to make the meal appropriate for vegans, omit the yogurt sauce and serve with other accompaniments and/or give you your personal tahini sauce.

Notes: The falafel I made were roughly 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You can make them smaller if you want a greater number. I ended up with about 12 and found two served in a pita pocket with tomato, chopped dill pickle and smothered with sauce made for a satisfying meal. You might want to consider serving them with a side salad as well.

If you're making them ahead of time, you could wrap them in foil and reheat them in a preheated 325? Oven till warmed for the duration of.

Other little bites of bliss you are certain to experience from Lisa's Kitchen:

Chickpea Potato Koftas with Ricotta

Vegetarian Samosa Cake with Tamarind Chutney

Brown Rice Quinoa Cakes with Parmesan

Coleslaw Bites with Jalapeno Dip

Basmati Rice Spiked with Chickpea Flour Dumplings

As has been the case for many years, when I am looking for inspiration I often turn to 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. All of the essentials of Indian cooking are covered in this book and there are some wonderful fusion-stye dishes included too, as Mr. Iyer grew up in India but has lived in the US for over 20 years — you get the best of both worlds. It truly is a masterpiece and well suited for both those who are new to Indian cuisine and experienced cooks alike. The book is not vegetarian, but there are loads of recipes for vegetarians and vegans.

My state-of-the-art exploration was this rice dish with chickpea flour dumplings. It's flawlessly balanced and you most effective want to serve up a vegetable dish for a simple meal this is though packed full of flavor. Only 1/2 of the dumplings are needed for the rice, however it is really worth making the complete batch due to the fact they may be exceedingly clean to make and that they freeze nicely. I observed in addition they made for a pleasant spicy snack, in addition to adding aptitude and texture to the rice, so the remainder in no way did make it into the freezer.

Other fancied up rice creations from Lisa's Kitchen:

Tomato, Olive and Avocado Rice

Yellow Rice with Toasted Cashews

Coconut Rice

On the top of the reading stack: The Fall by Albert Camus

Audio Accompaniment: Marsen Jules

My Legume Love Affair - #68

I am thrilled to be web hosting My Legume Love Affair this month here in this area. As many readers will recognize, this long jogging occasion is the advent of cute Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook. It's been a popular vacation spot for fans of all matters legumes because 2008. For a yr now, I were the "legume mistress" and could preserve as coordinator. Already I have hosts booked up till July and a list of those who have expressed an hobby. I might be sorting out that listing soon and optimistically filling in the ultimate spots for 2014. A special way to Susan for her gorgeous logos each month and additionally for sponsoring a prize. I hope that this occasion will continue to be a popular spot to proportion your precious bean creations.

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What you need to know to take part:

I personal and keep a vegetarian cooking website online, so simplest entries which can be free of meat, fowl and seafood can be typical. Please simplest one submission in line with blogger. Recipes from your archives could be standard if reposted and up to date. You may post your recipe to different occasions.

For your dish to be covered inside the roundup, it must incorporate more than only a few tablespoons of legumes. The moderate exception to this are legumes which includes fenugreek or tamarind that commonly are used in smaller portions. Fresh or dried beans, lentils, pulses, and the once in a while safe to eat pods that comprise those seeds, carob, peanuts and derivative merchandise like tofu or besan are all ideal. Please ensure that your shining factor is in fact a member of the legume own family. All types of cuisines and guides are welcome, as long as the potent legume is the important thing factor.

Simply show off your legume-centric dish on your blog through the end of February,

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Savory Goat Cheese Cakes

Perhaps due to the fact I am on the small side of the load spectrum, or maybe because I adore small things and small meals, little bites of goodness frequently make their way to my dining desk and I never seem to tire of such delights. Whether it be grain patties, legume cakes or koftas, or ? On this instance ? A savory fried goat cheese round, it is my concept of comfort meals. Serve those smooth creamy and tangy goat cheese cakes with a golden brown crispy out of doors as an appetizer or whilst a aspect alongside dinner. For a light dinner, I served them up with marinated mushrooms. You may also remember making up a salsa sauce to go with them or this spicy sun-dried tomato paste.

More goat cheese delights from my kitchen:

Quinoa Goat Cheese and Parmesan Cakes

Tomato and Goat Cheese Crustless Quiche

Pasta and Goat Cheese Casserole with Black Olives

Spicy Goat Cheese Olive Balls

On the top of the studying stack: Selected testimonies of Willa Cather

Audio accompaniment: Nicolas Bacher

Southern-Style Eggplant and Potato Casserole with Chickpeas

I become by no means virtually crazy about eggplant till a few years ago, however now I regularly find myself attracted to recipes that show off this flexible vegetable. Although it doesn't have a good deal flavor in itself, it becomes spongy whilst cooked and fantastically absorbs aromatic spices and melds properly with the alternative components it's mixed with. Those that think they do not like eggplant are very probably to trade their thoughts after feasting on this casserole.

Essentially a vegetarian version of "Country Captain", a famous curried dish within the Southern states that usually contains chook and is served with rice, eggplant is here used in location of the fowl. The Indian influence is obvious. How could I withstand spiced up eggplant with loads of greens and chickpeas? Often made at the stovetop, this one is baked. As that is one of the coldest winters I can don't forget, I were searching out masses of excuses to turn at the oven in recent times.

I nearly decided to skip the almonds, because of laziness on my element, but I'm satisfied I did not, as they may be a perfect garnish for the casserole for textural and nutty comparison. I used my personal vibrant combo of curry powder. I endorse you attempt it as it's smooth to make and could preserve for an amazing few months in a nicely-sealed jar. I've also protected some homemade fiery curry paste, but this is optional. As a spice fiend, I introduced it for some more kick. Traditionally, Country Captain is served with rice, however I idea some nutty quinoa become a perfect replacement.

More dishes offering eggplant from Lisa's Kitchen:

Baked Eggplant Stuffed with Curried Vegetables

Eggplant Quinoa Bites with Pesto

Stuffed Eggplant Poriyal

Thai Red Curry Vegetable Soup

My husband adores my Thai-fashion soups and curries almost as a great deal as he enjoys my Indian creations. I made this just as I was coming down with a chilly (which I am nonetheless preventing) and it became simply what I wished. The soup was soothing at the throat, warming and packed full of essential nutrients. Once the whole thing is prepped, it comes collectively right away at all and fills the kitchen with the lovable aroma of Thai flavors. The addition of coconut milk lends a satisfying creaminess to the soup and clearly provides to the beauty.

I normally have homemade Thai crimson curry paste reachable, so while the craving hits for Thai, I have maximum of the staples reachable. You can of path use any Thai curry paste, but I encourage you to make your own because it's superior in flavor to maximum shop-offered manufacturers and you could make it as hot or mild as you desire. An additional bonus is that my model is completely vegetarian. It maintains well in a sealed glass jar for an amazing month or extra.

More Thai dishes that you are positive to revel in from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Creamy Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup

Thai Coconut Mushroom Soup with Kidney Beans

Thai Coconut Mango Salad

Massaman Curry with Paneer Cheese

On the top of the reading stack: Cooking Inspired by Estee Kafra

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