Caribbean Chickpeas

More recipe testing, but the base of the recipe is similar to my Supermarket Chana Masala.

Of course, pickled onions go great on everything (and they are even better when you throw in a Scotch Bonnet with the onion mixture.

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One-Pot Lentil Marinara Pasta

I’m creating One-Pot recipes for a client and so far, this is one of my favorites!

Low-Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing

This is a recipe that was really popular on Melomeals circa 2011!

Sesame Ginger Chia Dressing

• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 cup water, broth or aquafaba
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
• pinch stevia
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Blend everything for a minute or two in a blender. Allow mixture to sit for 30 minutes so it can thicken up.

Thai Slaw

Just a simple slaw – cabbage, radish, scallion, carrot, mint, Thai basil, cilantro, lime juice, smoked almonds, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and ginger.

Cheater Baked Falafel

Nothing beats traditional falafel made with soaked chickpeas, but this simple baked version is still pretty good!

Baked Falafel

• 1 29 oz. can drained chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
• 1 ½  cups chopped scallions
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 TBS soy sauce or Braggs
• 1 TBS siracha or hot sauce (optional)
• ½  tsp kosher salt
• ½  tsp pepper
• ½  tsp baking powder
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 4 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• Around 1 – 2 cups dried breadcrumbs (more or less depending on the humidity, start with 1 cup and work your way up to 2 cups if needed) You want to be able to form a ball and have it hold together.

Method: Pre-heat oven to 400

1. Place all of the ingredients (except the breadcrumbs) into a food processor and pulse until combined. Place mixture in a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs.
2. Chill for 30 minutes. Use around 2 TBS per ball and roll them into balls.
3. Place on a sheet pan (I usually use a silicone baking mat, but you can just spray it with spray if you’d like) and spray the tops of the falafels with cooking spray. Bake for around 20 minutes, then turn them over, spray the other side of the balls and bake for another 10 minutes or so. You might want to check them after 15 minutes on the first side in case your oven is different from mine. This will make around 16-18 falafels and I usually serve 2 or 3 per person.

French Lentil Soup

French Lentil Soup

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• Healthy pinch freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and white pepper
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• 10 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or 2 tbsp golden balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 6 cups water
• 1 Knorr veggie bouillon cube
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• Salt/pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a heavy bottom soup pan, over medium heat add the oil and mustard seeds until they pop.  Then add the tarragon, coriander, nutmeg, onion, garlic, carrots and celery along with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
2. Saute for 5-10 minutes, then deglaze with the wine or vinegar, add the lentils and broth; turn heat to high and bring to a boil for two minutes.
3. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, then stir in the mustard, fresh herbs, and salt/pepper to taste.

Coconut Mint Chutney

Cilantro-Mint-Coconut Chutney

• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp black salt
• 1 bunch cilantro (stems and leaves)
• 1 bunch mint (leaves only)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1-3 jalapenos, seeds and all.
• 2 tsp toasted cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp toasted coriander
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• Juice of 2 large limes

Method:

1. In a food processor, add the garlic and black salt.
2. Puree into a paste.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until combined.