I wanted to call these chickpea burgers but my son disagreed. He said they are closer in looks and texture to crab cakes so call them what they are, chickpea cakes. You don’t eat these on a bun but rather on top of a bed of fresh leafy greens. Beans are one of my favorite…
Tag: meatless meal
Fresh Herb and Veggie Frittata
Eggs and herbs, could there be a better pairing? At the end of the week when I’m not sure what to cook, I’ll gather some eggs (I literally “gather” eggs because we have 3 chickens living in our backyard), odds and ends of vegetables in the fridge, fresh herbs from the garden (thanks to my…
Shakshuka (worth making just to say the name)
Here’s a fantastic recipe from Melissa Clark. Shakshuka originated in North Africa and is a dish in which eggs are baked in a spicy tomato sauce (similar to Mexican huevos rancheros). It’s a simple meal to prepare, even during a busy work week, and makes an excellent breakfast the next day. Start by sautéing onions and red…
Meatless Monday with Gnocchi, Swiss Chard and White Beans
Here’s a delicious, nutrient-packed recipe from Eating Well Magazine that can fit into even the busiest of schedules.The protein comes from the beans which work well with the gnocchi and Swiss chard. For extra flavor, I added some jarred pesto from Costco because it’s always in my fridge. I used frozen gnocchi instead of fresh so…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 