March 12, 2014

Bulgar Wheat Burger Patties



Ingredients

  • Bulgar wheat
  • White onion
  • Carrots
  • Zucchinis 
  • Mushrooms
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Soy Sauce
Preparation

Rinse Bulgar wheat on a colander. 







Boil Bulgar wheat in water for 5 minutes (until soft, but not over cooked).






Finely shred mushrooms, carrots, zucchinis and onion.






Stir fry in some olive oil.




Add salt, pepper and soy sauce.





Add veggies to Bulgar wheat.




Use ice cream scoop to form burger patties.





Bake and serve with burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and any other veggies. Serve with french fries or sweet potato fries. You can also enjoy it without a bun and a side of salad.


January 21, 2014

Poha


Ingredients

  • poha
  • tomatoes
  • chili
  • red onions
  • cilantro
  • cashews
  • mustard seeds 
  • turmeric powder
  • salt
Preparation

Purchase poha (flat rice puffs) at an Indian store. The "thick" kind is better.



Rinse poha in a colander.





Chop tomatoes, onions, chilis and cilandro.


Fry mustard seeds on some olive oil.




Add red onion to the mustard seeds.


Chop cashews and leave on the side.


Add tomatoes and chilis.


Add the poha to the mix.



Add turmeric powder and salt.


Garnish with cilantro.


And, crushed cashews.


Serve and enjoy. You can add cilantro chutney as a side sauce.


January 9, 2014

Kale Lasagna

Ingredients

  • Kale
  • Mushrooms
  • Bell pepper
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Parsley
  • Onions
  • Pasta tomato sauce
  • Lasagna pasta
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
Preparation

Wash and chop all veggies in medium sizes.




Saute them individually and then save on a container.







Wash and finely chop kale.





Saute kale.


Mix all veggies in a pan after they have been individually sauteed.


Two cans of diced tomatoes.


Blend and boil; add spices (oregano, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar).


Let it boil at low heat for 30 minutes.




Boil lasagna pasta.




Add layers of pasta, veggie mix, sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.






Bake until cheese melts (approximately 10 minutes).



Enjoy and top with Parmesan cheese.