Dinner Recipe round up. Week 3
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Monday: Cauliflower Black Bean Tostadas with Queso and Pickled Onions - Pinch of Yum
I have to be honest, since the first time I made this recipe I have become one of those annoying people that almost always has pickled onions in their fridge. They are just so versatile and add that je ne sais quoi to seemingly boring dishes. This dish is anything but boring. It’s the only way I’ve been able to get Lane to eat cauliflower and *gasp* enjoy it. Sorry to call you out like that, Lane.
It seems kinda kooky to be frying something on a weeknight but I promise it’s very easy and it’s so worth it.
Tuesday: Marry Me Chickpeas - Live Eat Learn
This recipe literally blew me away when I made it. The flavor is insane and it’s so easy. I thought I hated sun dried tomatoes until this recipe. So if that’s you too, please give it a try.
I have also subbed out the chickpeas with tofu and done a half and half mix of tofu and chickpeas. Wild, I know. Can confirm both are delicious! Tofu will add a bit more protein, chickpeas will add a bit more fiber. You do you, boo!
Wednesday: Black Bean Burgers - Mark Bittman via NYT cooking
I haven’t tried this one yet but over 3500 5 star reviews??? You can’t possibly go wrong. Just put a bunch of stuff in the food processor, form patties, cook and serve. To make this more of a meal, I will likely serve with whatever freezer fry I have lying around (sweet potato or regular potato). You could do a salad if you family eats green things.
Thursday: Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric - Alison Roman via NYT cooking
I love Alison Roman. Her recipes are so simple, delicious, and rich. This one is no exception. It has pretty standard pantry ingredients but turns into something beautiful. Not to mention it’s chock full of immune boosting ingredients (I know immune boosting is a bit of a misnomer) - garlic is antiviral and antibacterial, ginger is warming and great for digestion, greens are such a nutritional powerhouse, turmeric is anti-inflammatory, and coconut has so many lovely fats that are nourishing to our brains and body.