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Open faced Pumpkin and Chickpea Burger

YIELD: Makes 6 Burgers PREP: 35 mins COOK: 15 mins READY IN: 50 mins Ingredients 1 1/2 Cups Butternut Pumpkin/Squash Roasted 1 Can Chickpeas Rinsed & Drained 1/2 Cup Homemade Breadcrumbs 1 Egg Replacer 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Curry Powder 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes Juice of 1/2 Lemon Pepper to Taste Instructions Process the pumpkin and chickpeas until a smooth paste forms Mix in the breadcrumbs, egg replacer, spices, pepper and lemon juice Cover and place in the fridge for 30 mins When chilled, use your hands and form into patties Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, in a non-stick pan Serve on fresh sourdough, with tomato, baby spinach, tomato relish and red onion CUISINE: American COURSE: Main Meals SKILL LEVEL: Easy

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Dhaal stuffed potatoes

YIELD: Serves 4 Ingredients 4 Large 'Nicola' or 'Desiree' Potatoes Scrubbed well 2 Cups Dry Red Lentils Rinsed Well 3 Cups Water 1 Clove of Garlic Minced 2 Tsp Turmeric 2 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Ground Cumin 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste 1 Tsp Vegtable Stocl Fresh Black Pepper Chopped Coriander Instructions Heat oven to 200ºC Prick potatoes with a fork 5 or 6 times and place on a baking sheet- cook for 1 hour, turning once In a heavy bottomed pan, add the lentils, water, garlic and spices, and bring to a boil Reduce to a simmer, and cook- stirring regularly for about 15 minutes At this point you may need to add a little bit more water to prevent the lentils from burning Add the tomato paste and stock, and...

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Greek stuffed zucchinis

YIELD: Serves 4 PREP: 10 mins COOK: 50 mins READY IN: 60 mins Ingredients 2 Large Zucchinis Sliced Lengthways 1 Cup Brown Rice Cooked Accordingly to Packet 1 Tbsp Safflower Oil 1 Onion Diced 2 x 750ml Jars Passata (Pureed Tomato Sauce) 2 Roma Tomatoes Diced Juice of 1 Lemon 1/4 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives 1/2 Tsp Himalayan Sean Salt 1/2 Tsp Raw Coconut Sugar 1 Clove of Garlic Minced 4 Fresh Basil Leaves Thinly Sliced 1 Fresh Mint Leaf Thinly Sliced 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley 1/4 Cup Fresh Coriander Fresh Black Pepper Instructions Scoop out the zucchinis into a large bowl and set the empty zucchinis and flesh aside In a heavy bottomed pan, saute the onion and garlic until translucent and the 2 jars of passata and tomatoes Add the salt, sugar and lemon juice, adjust to taste, then gently stir through the...

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South African sweet potato, kidney bean and peanut stew

YIELD: Serves 4 Ingredients 3 or 4 Cloves of Garlic Crushed 1 Red Capsicum Diced 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes Peeled & Sliced 1 Can Crushed Tomatoes 1 Can Red Kidney Beans 1 Tpsn Tomato Paste 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter 1-2 Tspn chilli flakes, cinnamon, cumin, crushed ginger, raw brown sugar Salt & Pepper to Taste Instructions Brown the garlic and capsicum and saute until tender Add spices, stir until fragrant Add sweet potato and stir to coat Add tomatoes, tomato paste, peanut butter, and 2 or 3 cups of water to cover Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender- about 20 minutes Add kidney beans and cook for another 10 minutes, adding more water if needed Add salt and pepper to taste Garnish with fresh coriander COURSE: Main Meals

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Brown rice burgers….

YIELD: Makes 8 to 10 Burgers PREP: 5 mins COOK: 15 mins READY IN: 20 mins Ingredients 3 Cups Pre-Cooked Brown Rice 1/2 Cup Grated Carrot 1/2 Cup Grated Zucchini 1/2 Cup Peas & Corn 1 Cup Besan Flour (Chickpea Flour) 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, Coriander & Chives 1/4 Cup Water Or As Needed 1/4 Cup Turmeric 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes Fresh Pepper Instructions Mix all the ingredients together, and, using your hands, squeeze out any liquid Mould into burgers and dust in extra flour if needed Place on a very hot non-stick pan, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side Serve on round sliced bread as an open burger, or in a bun with all the fillings!! CUISINE: American COURSE: Main Meals SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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