25 Baked Alternatives To Potato Chips And French Fries. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Cakes with salsa, raita and red onion maramalade « Cook Eat Live Vegetarian. It’s so good to be back in the kitchen after three weeks of eating out every day. The first recipe inspired by our trip to South Africa is for these beautiful Butternut and Chickpea Cakes that we enjoyed at Ile de Pain in Knysna.
You can read my review of this fantastic place here. Light, spicy and delicious they are fantastic with the trio of sauces. The spicy tomato and chilli salsa, the cool and creamy cucumber and coriander raita and the sweet red onion maramalade. You can use any sweet fruit chutney you have knocking around instead of the marmalade if you don’t have the patience, time or inclination to make you own.
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Cakes RecipeServes 4 (12 patties), vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free. 400 gr butternut squash, peeled & cut into 1-2 cm cubes 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp olive oil Preheat the oven to 190 C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Divide and shape the mixture into 12 equal patties (about 60 gr. each). Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites. I'm crazy for quinoa and crazy for pizza.
Put them together, and you get a nutritious treat featuring the goodness of the whole grain packed with fiber and protein and a savory, gluten-free snack. The original recipe calls for pepperoni, but being a vegetarian I substituted diced cherry tomatoes for a sweet juiciness that complemented the basil and oregano. Whip these up for a flavorful nibble for your next party appetizer or as a hearty afternoon snack. Continue reading for the simple recipe and to find out how many calories are in one pizza bite. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pizza sauce for dipping Directions Place the quinoa and two cups of water in a covered pot.
Makes 24 mini muffin bites. Information Category Finger Foods, Appetizers. Gnocchi Mac & Cheese. Ahhhh mac and cheese. Those mere words stir up feelings of comfort...home....the food you loved as a kid. If you asked a 100 people what their favorite comfort food was, I'm guessing close to half would say mac and cheese. I'm sure meatloaf and mashed potatoes are right up there too. Why is that the combination of cheese and pasta can make our mouths water? I'm all about trying different kinds of mac and cheese recipes and this one was no exception. I saw this one on Noble Pig's site and knew it would be in my oven. The gnocchi get's a little puffy in the oven and the cheese get's a little crunchy.
It's heavenly. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine Gruyere and fontina, then add by the handful to milk mixture, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Pour sauce over gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano over top. Loving Food in RI & Beyond......: Cheesy Quinoa Mac & Cheese. I have discovered my new favorite dish. I am a huge fan of Quinoa as you have seen in some of my latest posts, but this recipe has put this super grain over the top. I love mac and cheese from every angle. The cheese, the crunchy topping, the richness. Gosh, it tugs at my heart strings. This recipe makes it at least healthy for you. I used reduced far sharp cheddar, almond milk, and quinoa.
I say that is a major win. This dish touched on every reason as to why I love Mac & Cheese in the first place. Serving Size: 8 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drainedVeggies of your choice (optional)good pinch of salta few grinds of seasoning salt2 cloves garlic, minced2 large eggs1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinklingOptional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for toppingToppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish.