Hoff's Chickpea Burgers

Hoff's Chickpea Burgers
Yields: 8 burgers
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 15 oz. cans Chickpeas (do not drain)
• 1 cup of Rolled Oats 
• 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tbsp. Mustard
• 1 tbsp. dried minced Onion
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients (Chickpeas first) in a high speed blender, blend until smooth
2. Form into patties
3. Allow to set-up in fridge for 20 minutes, uncovered before cooking or freeze
4. Grill or broil until golden brown, about 10 minutes each side

Hoff Thoughts: I prefer to form my burgers using a silicon (BPA-free) burger press mat and freezing - much easier to work with. Two scoops of mix yields the perfect burger.

Hoff's Quinoa Salad (Instant Pot)

Hoff's Quinoa Salad (Instant Pot)
Yields: 4-5 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Water 
• 2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1/2 Red Onion (chopped)
• 1 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (rinsed & drained) 
• 1 15 oz. can Mandarin Oranges in light syrup
• 1/3 cup Braggs
• Juice from 1 Lime

Directions:

1. Mix Water, Rice & Quinoa together in IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 5 minutes
4. When done, use manual release method for 10 minutes, then quick release
5. Stir in Red Onion, Chickpeas, Corn, Mandarin Oranges with Juice, Braggs & Lime Juice
6. Allow to chill & marinate in fridge before serving

 

Momentary Musings

Quick GF Vegan English Muffins

Recipe modified from The Big Man's World

Quick GF Vegan English Muffins
Yields: 2 Muffins
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup Rolled Oats
• 1 tbsp. Chia Seeds
• 1 tbsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• Pinch Sea Salt
• 6 tbsp. Applesauce
• 2 tbsp. Water

Directions:

1. Using a high speed blender, blend Oats into a fine powder
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend on low to combine
3. Use a small spatula to mix in any dry mix stuck in the corners
4. Divide batter into two mugs & tap down to flatten
5. Microwave each mug on High for 2 minutes
6. Cool, remove Muffin, slice in half & toast for optimum enjoyment 

Hoff Thoughts: You can get 6 tbsp. of Applesauce out of one little snack pack cup.  Not exactly an English Muffin, but it's a tasty little breakfast bread.  Use this trick to easily clean your blender.

Happy 4th!