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Month: May 2011

Black Bean Veggie Burgers
May 14, 2011January 5, 2022

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Stealthy Recipes by JESSICA0 comments

You know what’s great about a vegetarian diet?

…No seriously, tell me because the last five days have consisted of me opening and then closing, opening and then closing the refrigerator, skipping the entire back wall of the grocery store (they have bacon back there people, BACON) and waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat and shouting “LUNCH MEAT!”

 

Alright, maybe some of those things aren’t true…ok none of them are true, but the point…the point is, being a vegetarian is hard work, y’all.

 

It was easy for me to say, “Oh, I could totally be a vegetarian.” I don’t eat red meat very often, and I regulary incorporate so many vegetables and grains and beans already.
False. It’s hard. Not every meal, or even every day. But when you cook dinner every single night and have to think of something other than ground turkey or chicken to start with, it’s a challenge. And for some crazy reason I decided to eliminate fish and eggs as well. I’m obviously a masochist.

However with the challenges do come a lot of positives. Firstly, eating a dinner where the main ingredient was never a character in a Disney movie is nice. (To this day I will never, I repeat, never eat venison. Or watch Bambi again because I bawl like a baby every time.) Also, even though I still feel full after a vegetarian meal, it’s different. I don’t feel tired or weighed down. I feel satisfied and even energized.

So when I started planning my meals, there was one that I knew I would be making. I saw this recipe on the lovely Andie‘s blog, of whom I just adore, and am inspired by daily to be a better writer. I just can’t say enough good things about this chick, so if you are by any slim chance not familiar with her blog- get familiar with it. But just not until you finish reading this because her pictures literally blow mine out of the water and I’ve already been embarrassed enough today. (Just found out you could see my underwear through my dress all day. Yep, nice Victoria’s Secret PINK billboard across my booty. Awesome.)

Black Bean Veggie Burgers
(Adapted From Can You Stay For Dinner?)
You’ll Need:
1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 cup diced onions (I used frozen diced)
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/4 cup peppers, chopped (I used a bag of mixed frozen- so easy)
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground chili powder
1 tsp grill seasoning
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup black beans, rinsed & drained
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large skillet over med-high heat, melt coconut oil and add peppers, onions and carrots and sautee for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sautee for a quick 30 seconds. Then add ketchup, mustard, chili powder, cumin, grill seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes; combine.
Remove from heat and allow to cool. Then transfer into a food processor and add beans and bread crumbs. Pulse a few times to combine and then shape into 2 patties. Place patties on a baking sheet (covered in foil for easy cleanup!) coated with cooking spray. Bake for about 15 minutes and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. I served mine on a whole grain english muffin with a few slices of avocado and some melted reduced-fat provolone cheese and topped with some leafy greens.

 

These are reason enough to embrace vegetarianism. No lie. I ate them two nights in a row (and almost ate them both the first night except for the fact they are super filling and huge.) Week one of the challenge is almost to a close and I have to say this was my favorite meal of the week by far. I’ve got a few other great ones coming too, but wow. I heart these.
And just an fyi if you find me wandering around that back wall in the grocery store, pay no mind, for this too shall pass.…

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May 2, 2011April 19, 2022

Fish Tacos and April Bridal Showers

Stealthy Recipes by JESSICA0 comments

First things first. I have a teeny little bone to pick with the Universe.

Why, oh why, have you kept us from each other for so long, Universe? Was I not ready until now for this amazing experience? In the past when I heard the name, I was put off. Why? I’m not sure. But I am the first to admit I have misjudged and for that I’m sorry.

I’m of course talking about… fish tacos. Crispy, spicy light and fresh, fish tacos.

Fish Tacos

Where have you been all my life?

Oh, fish tacos. I still don’t know how you’ve eluded me all these years but I have a feeling we’re going to have quite a few more rendezvous in our future. And no, I haven’t forgotten about you, Senorita…

You bet your ass I want salt on the rim.

Yes, it was another successful Mexican dinner run. Most are. And most are usually done in no more than 30 minutes. (How do they do it??) And this was an extra special trip because it was accompanied by some last-minute preparations for my dear friend Christine’s Bridal Shower the next day! We ran ourselves all over the place, and it was well worth it, because her Shower turned out beautifully. I was so honored to be a part such a special day 🙂

Plus any excuse to eat a bunch of food, drink in the middle of the day and wear a cute dress that doesn’t have to be ”work-appropriate”, I mean…

I whipped together a few things (including some pretty amazing champagne punch that pleasantly surprised me) but one of the things I made was this super easy veggie pizza. This is one of my go-to party foods for a few reasons. I use low-fat ingredients and load it up with veggies, you can eat it with your hands and it has bright bold flavors and a great crunch to it. Plus did I mention it’s incredible easy to make? Cause it is.

Broccoli Slaw Veggie Pizza
You’ll Need:
2 crescent roll sheets, reduced-fat
8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
8 oz light sour cream
1 packet of Ranch dressing dry mix
1 bag of broccoli slaw
Any additional veggies you’d like to include

Directions:

On two medium-sized baking sheets, bake crescent roll crusts according to directions on packaging. (I usually line my pans with foil to avoid later having to wash more dishes.) While in the oven, in a medium bowl mix together your sour cream, cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Once the crust cools to about room temperature, spread the cream cheese, sour cream mix on top like you would pizza sauce. Sprinkle the broccoli slaw on top until mostly covered. Refrigerate for at least an hour so cheese mix can firm up again. Slice into small squares and serve.

There was some seriously delicious food at this shower. I just kept thinking about how at my shower last year, I hardly ate anything because I was so busy socializing. And so I made a conscious effort to do my part in putting a dent in this spread. It was tough, but as a bridesmaid I felt it was my duty to try everything. Quality control, you know? I spent the rest of the night on the couch slightly regretting that decision…but mostly patting my belly and feeling proud of my contribution. (And swearing to do the Shred the next day. Which may or may not have happened…)

And thanks so much for your input on what to wear, I ended up not going with the Anthropologie maxi dress. It was soooo comfortable and really cute, but just not right for a shower. So I ended up snagging this little green and blue number at Target (aka the place that requires I spend no less than $100 when I go there) from their recent Go-International collection for $19.98 on clearance! That’s called a score. Thanks again, Tarjay, you never let me down.

Isn’t she going to be a beeautiful bride?…

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