Hearty Garden Burger

I spent last week end hanging out with my sister Toni, and towards the end of my visit I was inspired by one of her healthy kitchen creations to create this hearty meal, which became my lunch.Making this burger reminded me of my late parents and their love for cooking healthy meals. Each time that I had one of their healthy meals, the wonderful taste of the ingredients would take me on a fantastic journey of mouth watering culinary adventure, which reminded me of  their love for me and my siblings.

 Another  interesting part of  these favourite cooking  moment is that my parents did not use written recipes whenever they cooked, this practice fascinates me very much that I gave them my own title (Not King or Queen). Instead, I call them Free Style Chefs, that's what they were and they were very good at it!!

Anyway here is how my hearty meal evolved:

Hearty Garden Burger

2 Cups of Water
1 Cup TVP(Texturize Vegetarian Protein)
1 Cup of Minute Oats
1 Cup Dayia(Mozzarella & Cheddar)
1/2 Cup Edamame Beans
1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
1/3 Cup Almond Meal
1/3 Cup Shredded Carrots
1/4 Tsp Chilli Powder
1 Tsp Miso
2 Tbsp Braggs Amino
2 Tsp Nutritional Yeast
1 Tsp Flax Meal

Pour all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix together with water. Add chopped onions, edamame beans and carrots to mixture.

Use a medium spoon to scoop and place burger mixture on a piece of Reynolds wrap sprayed with vegetable oil. Shape mixture and add Daiya Vegan Cheese, and then add another scoop of burger mixture on top of the Vegan Cheese.



Before placing burger on cookie sheet , spray vegetable oil on sheet to avoid sticking. Bake burgers for 10-15 minutes on each side at 350 degrees.

I served my burger with string beans, mashed potato with carrots and salad. This burger can also be served on a whole wheat bun, with brown rice or pasta.

The melted Daiya is delicious!!!



A Green Start to My Morning!!!!

This morning I decided that I would  have GREEN START to my day. This is one of my morning creations for a healthy vegan breakfast!!!!

1 or 1/2 Cup Soy/Almond Milk

1 Medium Banana

1/4 Cup Almonds/Cashew

3 Leaves of Kale

1 Tsp. Agave Nectar

1 Tsp. Flax Seed(grounded)

2 Slices of Ginger

1 Small Strawberry(optional for garnish)

3 Cubes of Ice

Blend all ingredients together and serve chilled. Enjoy!!!!!

My Passions

What are your passions? What moves you? I believe that if you find an answer to this question, your life can become more meaningful and exciting. In my professional life my passions are assisting individuals to realize their potential, and use it in a way that can be beneficial to others in their communities and the world. I am also passionate about providing education to individuals and organizations on various social justice issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, and Substance Abuse. I also enjoy sharing resources(on any of the above topic) with family, friends and anyone who is in need of assistance.

My diversions are reading, cooking vegan cuisine, crocheting and traveling.In this Blog I will share information on cooking vegan cuisine and some veggie cooking tips.

What's your passion? and how can it positively transform the world?

Vegan Bento Box Lunch  from one of my favourite vegan spot. Totally delightful!!!!