More Recipes!

Again its the weekend and time to start thinking about the week ahead and preparing some meal ideas.  Here are a few more of my favorite recipes, if you missed the last round they were posted on October 30, just search the Oldies but Goodies section to the left of this blog to find them.

Sweet Potato and Pasta Soup
1tbs canola oil
4 green onions thinly sliced
1 leek thinly sliced
1 large sweet potato in small cubes
1C frozen, shelled edamame
1C cubed firm tofu (can substitute chicken)
1C uncooked whole wheat pasta (fuscilli, penne, etc)
1 large portobello mushroom cap cubed
2 liters vegetable stock

In a large pot sautée onions and leek in the oil until tender, add 2 liters of vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add sweet potato, edamame and pasta to boiling water, let simmer for 10 minutes. Add tofu and mushroom and let simmer for 5 minutes.  Serve!

Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers
1 tbs Canola oil
1 tbs chili powder
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne powder
2 tbs bbq sauce
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 portobello mushroom caps chopped
1C red onion chopped
1C bell pepper chopped
1/2 C bread crumbs
1 15oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
whole wheat buns
burger toppings

In a frying pan sautée in oil the onions, mushroom and pepper until tender, add chili, garlic and cayenne powders and black beans. Cook for 5 minutes until beans are tender. Place in large bowl, add bbq sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bread crumbs, mash with potato masher until smooth.  Form into patties and cook on the stove in non-stick frying pan. (Makes about 5 patties) Place on bun add, toppings. Yum!


For the non-vegans:

Turkey Burgers
1 package ground turkey (about a pound)
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs chili powder
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp bbq sauce
dash of salt and pepper

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well, form into 4-5 patties, bbq 8 minutes per side and serve on a whole wheat bun with your favorite condiments, lettuce and tomato.


Bon appétit!