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A potentially deadly salmonella outbreak in the U.S. and the Netherlands—from tainted salmon—has been reported just days after the largest beef recall in Canadian history, prompting Emmy-nominated sitcom star, mother of two, and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik to offer a simple solution for moms who want to protect their families: Toss the meat!
Oct. 1 is World Vegetarian Day. Take some time out of your busy schedule to celebrate with these sandwich recipes.
Eggplant veggie burgers
This recipe takes several different parts, so it’s perfect to use with leftover rice and mashed potatoes. 1 large eggplant 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 cup cooked lentils (or canned) 1 can black beans 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup mashed potatoes 1/2 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup tomato sauce, diced tomatoes or tomato paste 1/4 cup to 1 cup flour Salt and pepper Oil for frying
Peel eggplant and cut into 1-centimeter cubes. Heat in skillet over medium heat, stirring, until cubes are gray and soft. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except flour. Add flour slowly, until mixture is thick and not too sticky.
Heat a small amount of oil on medium heat. Form mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties and cook until outside is crispy. Serve on bun topped with veggie burger sauce, pineapple, feta cheese, lettuce and onions.
Veggie burger sauce
1 teaspoon oil 1/2 cup fruit, chopped (pineapple, peaches or strawberries work best) 1/4 red onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons jam or preserves Salt and pepper Rosemary
Heat oil to medium-low in pan. Add onion, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon jam and cook until onions are soft, or about 5 minutes. Add remaining jam, fruit and rosemary. Cook until sauce thickens, or about 5 minutes. — Hannah Feig
Veggie-packed falafel
If nutrient-rich garbanzo beans aren’t enough to assuage your guilty conscience from the crunchiness of this traditionally Middle Eastern, deep-fried delight, this version includes vegetables for more vitamins.
1 large can chickpeas (16 ounces) 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup spinach, chopped finely 1/2 cup carrots, chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons parsley 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon olive oil
Drain chickpeas, but keep a little chickpea water and pour into mixing bowl. Mash chickpeas and add vegetables, garlic and onion. Make sure consistency is texturized and is thick and paste-like.
Mix in remaining ingredients. Form paste into small balls and flatten into disc-like shapes. Falafel is typically fried, but the health conscious can bake them, though baked falafel don’t always hold together.
To bake, grease a shallow dish with oil, and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place discs on baking dish and bake for 10 minutes, flip the sides and bake for 10 more minutes. To fry, fill a shallow frying pan with about 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches of oil at medium heat.
Drop a small piece of batter in to see if the oil sizzles. If it does, drop the discs in the oil and fry for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with hummus or pita — or, make into a pita sandwich with lettuce, tomato, radishes and hummus. — Divya Kumar
McDonald’s is opening two vegetarian-only restaurants. Not, unfortunately, in one of the hipper neighborhoods of Chicago, or even somewhere in California. But in India — in Amritsar and Katra. This makes sense.
For reasons of religion and tradition, Indian diets tend to be low in meat, with about 30 percent of Indians eating no meat at all. But vegetarians are growing in number in this country, too, and we’re pretty sure a veggie McDonald’s would fare well in or around Chicago.
Our first reaction when we read the news about a vegetarian-only McDonald’s was to laugh. Aren’t these the folks who invented the double-beef-patty Big Mac? But why not? A veggie McDonald’s is an excellent idea — right here at home.~.
Serves: 6
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
2 cups vegetable broth, or 2 cups water with 1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 teaspoon saffron threads, dissolved in
a small amount of hot water (see Note)
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed in a fine sieve
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 cups artichoke hearts (not marinated; either from the supermarket
olive bar, or one 14-ounce can, drained)
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
2 to 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or steep-sided stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and bell peppers and sauté over medium-low heat until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the broth, saffron, and quinoa. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
Stir in the artichoke hearts, peas, tomatoes, scallions, and half of the parsley. Check if the quinoa is completely done; if not, add 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring frequently, just until everything is well heated through, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the quinoa mixture to a large shallow serving container. Sprinkle the remaining parsley over the top and serve at once.
Note: Can’t find or don’t want to spend the money for saffron? Turmeric is a fine substitute. Use 1 teaspoon.
Variation: Add a cup of sliced brown mushrooms when you add the peppers.
Read reviews about unique vegetarian restaurants, sanctuaries, bed & breakfasts and vegetarian adventures. This site also gives tips and advice about traveling as a vegan vegetarian.
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