Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients:1 cup quinoa1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup red onion, grated and squeezed dry1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black peppercup dry breadcrumbsInstructions:Rinse quinoa under cool water for…

Multicolor Salad with Wild Rocket and Dark Tiger Tomatoes

A healthy and delicious multicolor salad with wild rocket and tasty dark tiger tomatoes.Ingredients:2 big organic dark tiger tomatoes100g wild rocket2 cups multicolor pastaA can of small artichoke hearts3 teaspoons dried oregano6 tablespoons spanish extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon old style dijon mustard4 tablespoons apple vinegar¼ teaspoon saltInstructions:Boil the pasta in salty water for 8-10mins…

Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients:1 1-pound loaf crusty country-style white bread1/4 cup olive oil4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1 large garlic clovve, minced6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such as crimini, button, portobello, and stemmed shiitake), thinly sliced1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion1 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper1/3 cup chopped fresh…

Vegan Caprese Salad recipes

Caprese salad doesn’t have to include cheese to be tasty. On the Fresh Tastes blog, food blogger Marc Matsumoto tells you how cured tofu can be just as delicious as mozzarella.Ingredients:1 package (350 gram / 12.3 ounce) firm tofu1 tablespoon lemon juice½ tablespoon saltolive oil2 (400 grams / 14 ounces) large ripe tomatoes2 tablespoons extra…

Salmon Salad with Lemon and Dill

Get heart-and-brain-healthy canned salmon into your family’s diet with this recipe from Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble. See the full post at Kitchen Explorers.Ingredients:15 oz. canned wild salmon¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, or plain nonfat or low fat yogurt1 lemon, juice only, 1/4 cup1 small bunch fresh dill, finely chopped (1/4 cup)1/4 – 1/2…