Friday, January 31, 2014
Bagels bagels bagels!
Here's the recipe I used for the bagels! The only thing I did differently was use WW bread flour since I didn't have White WW flour. They are dense and chewy and very healthy, and I love them! Had one for breakfast this morning! :)
http://thewellflouredkitchen.com/2013/04/03/whole-wheat-bagels-and-the-importance-of-bulk-baking/
Quinoa Burgers
QUINOA BURGERS
Also from Lisa Osborne
From http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/love-my-quinoa-burger/
So yummy! If you want a change of pace that’s meat-free, yet full of protein, fiber, and very filling…this might be for you.
I like it with Tzatziki on top (recipe follows), or a little “fry sauce” (what some drive-ins call that wonderful mayo/ketchup combo), and with a thick slice of tomato, avocado, onion and lettuce, as a burger should be, it’s fab.
Don’t be afraid of Quinoa. It cooks just like rice – might even be a little easier! – and can be subbed almost straight across in most recipes. I made Rice Burgers for my kids for years and this is the same recipe, with Quinoa instead.
UPDATE!! I recently found myself without carrots so used shredded zucchini instead. WONDERFUL! And my husband says I have to make them like this from now on. The measurements are in the recipe, also, if you’re interested.)
2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed dry)
3 eggs
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 green onions, including white parts
1 /2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil for frying
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To cook quinoa for the above recipe:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
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In a large bowl combine the 2 rounded cups of cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, sugar, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.
Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. (To help them stay in patty form and not fall apart, I cook them on med-low slowly so they have longer to set-up without burning. Makes them easier to flip, too.) Makes approx. 10 burgers.
Tzatziki:
3/4 cup thick plain Greek-style yogurt such as Fage’ (or drain plain, regular yogurt very well)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated – squeezed of excess water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried or 2 tablespoon fresh dill weed
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Tzatziki:
3/4 cup thick plain Greek-style yogurt such as Fage’ (or drain plain, regular yogurt very well)
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated – squeezed of excess water
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried or 2 tablespoon fresh dill weed
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
From Lisa Osborne:
A tasty Mexican street corn salad with an amazing blend of sweet corn, salty cheese, sour lime juice and a hint of spicy chili powder; pure summer in a bowl.
(Adapted from Serious Eats)
Servings: makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 glove garlic, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juice
- 2 tablespoons cotija (or feta), crumbled
- chili powder to taste
Directions
- Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the corn, toss and let it sit cooking until charred, mix it up and let it char again, about 6-10 minutes.
- Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and remove from heat.
- Mix everything and serve warm or at room temperature.
Option: Adding one diced avocado is so amazing!
Carrot Quinoa Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
These muffins/cupcakes are super high in protein, practically fat-free, and are very moist and delicious!
Adapted from http://www.thepescetarianandthepig.com/2013/05/15/zucchini-quinoa-cupcakes-with-greek-yogurt-frosting-guest-post-from-eat-yourself-skinny/
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup raw sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded carrots (or zucchini)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla
To make the quinoa, rinse 1/3 cup of uncooked quinoa in cold water and place in a small saucepan with 2/3 cup water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for an additional 5 minutes, keeping quinoa covered. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside. In a large bowl using your hand mixer, beat together eggs and milk. Then add in the quinoa, carrots or zucchini, applesauce and vanilla and stir until well-mixed. Add to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined (careful not to over stir).
In a muffin pan coated with cooking spray, fill each cup about 3/4ths full with batter and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool before frosting. Makes 12 muffins.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1-8oz. pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 c. butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 2/3 c. powdered sugar (sift after measuring)
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