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Eggplant Mushroom Walnut “Meatballs”

2019-01-19T20:42:55+00:00

Eggplant Mushroom Walnut "Meatballs" I love experimenting with different vegetarian meat alternatives. Most of the variations I've made contain some combination of legume, grain, veggies, spices, and often a binder such as a flax egg. While perusing my new Love and Lemons cookbook, I came across the rare "meatball" recipe that has no legumes. Check out her website for more great recipes! The primary ingredients are eggplant, mushroom, walnuts, and millet. Due to the moisture from the vegetables, no binder was needed! The result is a meaty, moist, well textured veggie ball that can be used to top pasta, be enjoyed by itself, [...]

Eggplant Mushroom Walnut “Meatballs”2019-01-19T20:42:55+00:00

Healthy Falafel

2018-12-24T22:09:19+00:00

Healthy Falafel For those of you who have never tried falafel, you're definitely missing out. What is falafel? It's a traditionally deep-fried chickpea ball or patty that is a Middle Eastern delicacy. While chickpeas themselves are very nutritious, providing good doses of plant-protein, fiber, and minerals such as iron, potassium, and magnesium, deep-fried falafel may not be so healthy. This recipe originally called for pan-frying the falafel, which turn out better if they are formed into thinner patties rather than balls. The falafel can also be oven-baked to minimize oil. With my recent discovery of an air-fryer, I've found that this method [...]

Healthy Falafel2018-12-24T22:09:19+00:00