Spicy Cauliflower Burgers!

Another classic from Pinch of Yum! I love this site, and get so many healthy recipe ideas from them.

This recipe has quite a bit of prep time, so be warned! First you have to cut up a head of cauliflower into florets, sprinkle with lots of spices, and roast. While the cauliflower is roasting away, boil water to prepare the quinoa. Then grate a block of monterrey jack cheese. Combine with breadcrumbs and eggs to form patties. I chose to bake the patties instead of cook them on the stovetop (as is my tendency with this kind of thing), because although I added one more egg than the recipe called for, I didn't feel the patties were strong enough to withstand so much flipping around with a spatula.

I prepared these with toasted sesame buns, chipotle mayo, shredded lettuce, and smashed avocado. They were so good! My husband came home from work and ate 4!

Recipe link here!

Black Bean Burgers ... take 2!

I LOVE cooking with beans, they are healthy, colorful, tasty, versatile; what's not to love? So far my favorite bean recipes have been white bean hummus (with cannellini beans), black bean burgers, chickpea burgers, etc! Since I'm evidently on an Annie's Eats old school kick, last night I made black bean burgers and topped them swiss cheese, crunchy multigrain sandwich thins, and mashed up an avocado with lime juice and salt as the 'condiment'. Yum! The patties were soft, but flavorful and moist due to a combination of spices I added while pureeing the beans, so they were more like sandwiches then burgers, but still hearty nonetheless.

And for tonight's dinner I went to a little Russian cafe in the most random location - the third floor of Bloomingdale's at my local mall. I had quiche and a fruit and veggie salad, alongside a glass of Merlot. Delicious!

Chickpea Burgers!

Chickpea Burgers!

Made on 02/01/12.

Variations: I added 1/4 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp lemon zest, half a small yellow onion, 1/4 tsp curry powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika (in place of chili powder and cayenne).

I used whole grain sandwich thins as the "buns" and topped the patty with shredded cheddar, mozzarella cheese and iceberg lettuce.

Serving suggestion: serve with a side of Cupcake Red Velvet wine! :)

Black Bean Burgers ... take 1!

Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream!

Made on 01/31/12.

Variations: I made the relish with corn, cucumber, and lime juice, and used whole wheat sandwich thins for bread. I used half greek yogurt and half nonfat plain yogurt to cut the tartness in the avocado cream.

Thanks Annie's Eats!