Chickpea burgers

 

 

 

A perfect recipe for a healthy, vegan, and delicious burger that you can make in just a few minutes. Whether you're hosting a get-together at home or just looking for a quick and easy dinner option, this idea is a surefire winner.

Homemade vegan burgers can be made with different legumes like black beans or lentils, and grains like quinoa, and vegetables like beets.

Of all the options, I love the chickpea burgers, especially because they're a great source of plant-based protein. They make a great main dish and pair perfectly with a hearty salad or various side dishes.

 

Ingredients

For 2 servings
Cooked canned chickpeas.........................................................................200 g
White onion...............................................................................................0.5
Sesame seeds.........................................................................................2 tablespoons
Ground cumin.......................................................................................10 g
Smoked paprika....................................................................................10 g
Dried or fresh oregano..........................................................................15 g
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons for the burger and extra for cooking in the pan 

 

How to make a chickpea burger

Difficulty: Easy
Total Time............................................................................................25 min
Preparation...........................................................................................15 min
Cooking................................................................................................10 min 

In a food processor, blender, or food processor, add the cooked chickpeas (cleaned from the can) along with the onion, sesame seeds, seasonings, and olive oil. Blend for just 2 to 3 minutes, until they are combined without reaching a smooth puree consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add a few tablespoons of flour, as it should be manageable with your hands.

With slightly damp hands, form the burgers into the desired shape. You will get approximately two. In a skillet with olive oil or a nonstick pan over medium-low heat, cook the medallions until golden brown on each side, turning carefully to prevent them from breaking. About 3 minutes per side. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients to assemble the burger: sliced ​​tomatoes and various lettuces. You can also add your favorite toppings.

 

What to serve with the chickpea burger

If you're craving something different from the typical side dishes, here are a few ideas to pair with the chickpea burger: potato salad with Greek yogurt, American coleslaw or cabbage salad, wild rice, oil-free air-fried potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, baked glazed carrots and radishes, or vegetable chips are all excellent suggestions for a twist. Pairing it with a cold, flavored water or even beer would be perfect.

 

 

Chinese Sauteed Cabbage

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Stir-fried Chinese cabbage is a flavorful and traditional dish that has won over palates around the world. With its crunchy texture and versatility, this ingredient becomes the star of many traditional recipes that highlight the richness of Asian cuisine. Discover how this simple vegetable can be transformed into an irresistible delight!

 How to prepare stir-fried cabbage Chinese style?

 

 

Shredded cabbage, sautéed with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a wok. Cook over high heat for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot.

 

 Ingredients for Chinese Sauteed Cabbage

1 small cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece of ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Variety of Ingredients: Traditional Chinese stir-fried cabbage recipes often include fresh ingredients such as carrots, ginger, and garlic, which add flavor and texture to the dish.
Cooking Techniques: Quick stir-frying over high heat is a key technique that preserves the cabbage's color and nutrients, resulting in a crisp and flavorful dish.
Sauces and Seasonings: Sauces such as soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce are used to enhance the cabbage's flavor and balance the dish's flavors.
Side Dishes and Variations: This dish can be served as a side dish or a main dish, and can be adapted with proteins such as chicken, pork, or tofu, depending on dietary preferences.

 

What are the benefits of Chinese cabbage? 

Chinese cabbage is an exceptional ally for those seeking to maintain a healthy weight, as its low calorie content and high water content make it an ideal ingredient for weight-loss diets. Including it in your meals not only allows you to enjoy its crisp, fresh flavor but also helps you feel full without adding too many calories.

In addition to its weight-control benefits, Chinese cabbage is notable for its contribution to cardiovascular health. Rich in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and pyridoxine, this vegetable helps strengthen the heart and improve circulation. Incorporating it into your diet is not only delicious but also a competent way to take care of your overall well-being.

 

 

 

Seafood paella

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Paella has a long tradition in Spain, adored by both us and foreigners who visit the country, but surprisingly few cooks agree on how to make it. Even the same cook can make it three, four, or countless different ways. Today we begin a series of variations we typically make at home; we could call it seafood paella.

Personally, we prefer prawns with their own flavor, but we like our rice with a prawn flavor, so we make the fish stock with some prawns and, in addition, in the first oil in the paella pan we cook the prawns that will accompany the dish, turning them over and removing them, leaving some of their essence in the pot.

 

Ingredients 

Serves                                                                                              4
Bomba rice                                                                                    400 g
Shrimp                                                                                            12
Clams                                                                                             12
Mussels                                                                                           8
Fish stock or fumet (or more)                                                        1.5 l
Onion                                                                                             1
Garlic clove                                                                                    1
Tomato                                                                                            2
Red pepper                                                                                    0.5
Green pepper                                                                                0.5
Peas                                                                                            120 g
Bay leaf                                                                                        1                
Fresh squid rings                                                                        200 g
White wine                                                                                50 ml
Saffron or sweet paprika
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt

 

 

 

How to make seafood paella

Difficulty:                                                                 Medium
Total time                                                                1 hr 5 min
Preparation                                                                15 min
Cooking time                                                            50 min
 

You can make the broth with a few prawns, hake, monkfish, onion, bay leaf, and salt. Then blend and strain everything, keeping it warm. Peel and chop the onion and garlic, wash and dice the peppers, grate the tomatoes, and clean the clams and mussels. 

Heat the paella pan with a good splash of olive oil. When it's hot, add the prawns with a little salt, stir them a few times, and then remove from heat.

 

Next, add the well-cleaned mussels, add the wine, a pinch of salt, and cover. Remove the mussels once they have opened. Next, add the onion and garlic to the paella pan. A couple of minutes later, add the peppers, peas, and bay leaf. Sauté until tender. Then, add the squid rings, sauté for a few minutes, and sprinkle with the crushed tomatoes. Season to taste.

When some of the tomato water has been absorbed, add the rice and toast for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Then, add the clams, broth, and saffron strands (and paprika or food coloring, if desired).

 

Let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, before the broth has completely evaporated. Remove from heat, add the mussels, and cover. Let it rest for a few minutes so the mussels are cooked to perfection, having absorbed the broth.

Serve the paella with the prawns and enjoy a dish full of aroma, flavor, and color.

 

What to Serve with Seafood Paella

 

Serve seafood paella with a light starter such as a mixed salad, a crisp wine, or a light beer, and enjoy a great meal in good company.

 

 

Lotteries

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Lamb skewer

 

 

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It is a simple and practical dish. It is well known in the Arab world and in countries such as Türkiye, Iran, India and China.

Although it is a simple dish, it requires the special blend of spices to give it an authentic flavor.

 

Time of preparation:  20 minutes

Ingredients:

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- 1 kg boneless leg of lamb

- 1 green and 1 red pepper, cut into 2 or 3 cm squares

- ½ kg medium onions, cut into quarters

- ½ kg ripe tomatoes, cut into quarters

- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

- Lemon zest

- 2 cloves garlic

- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

- 2 bay leaves

- 1 tablespoon

- Salt and ground black pepper 

Preparation:

Remove fat and sinew from the lamb and cut into 4cm cubes. Then, mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, turmeric, bay leaves, salt and black pepper. Add the meat and wait for about 12 hours.

Thread the pieces of meat, peppers, onion and tomato alternately onto metal sticks, preferably just the pieces of meat. Then place on a charcoal grill, turning from time to time. Finally serve with white rice and salad.

 

Codfish a la Vizcaína

 

 

Codfish a la Vizcaína 

 

 

 

What makes this cod unique and truly "Vizcaíno" is its sauce, which some call Vizcaína sauce, and what characterizes this sauce is the presence of choricero pepper, or to be more precise, choricero pepper pulp. This pulp can be bought in a jar or, better yet, extracted from dehydrated choricero peppers.

Preparation time:  30 minutes

 Ingredients:  Ingredients for 6 people.

750 grams of thick cod fillets, desalted and boneless
2 large onions, cut into thin julienne strips
The pulp of 5 red peppers (or 2 teaspoons of red pepper paste)
4 peeled and seeded tomatoes (or a 400 ml can of crushed tomatoes)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 dessert spoon of wheat flour
50 ml of olive oil

 

 

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