Legumes are at the top of my list for “foods that love you back!” They’re one of those super legumes that are packed with high fiber, giving you anywhere from 9-15 grams of fiber per cup. And that adds up to a lot of health benefits–beans can lower cholesterol and […]
Dig into crispy felafels. Add them to your favorite pita bread with all the fixings. Or dip them into our creamy ranch dressing or a favorite tomato sauce. Whatever way you choose, you’re going to love Air-Fried Felafels! This winter, I decided to take the plunge and buy myself an […]
Some of our most popular entrees at New-Start HealthBites have been our Oatburger and Five-Star lentil loaf. I recently blended the two of them together to make this new burger. They’re easily baked in the oven or on the grill. Made with oats and three kinds of vegetables, these plant-based […]
When my kids were small, I used to make our own veggie burger. I used it to make sloppy joes, spaghetti sauce, and chili. Back then, I used bulgar as one of the major ingredients. But bulgar is hard to find in the grocery stores, so I thought, “I wonder […]
At our latest summer cooking class, we dove into a new food for plant-strong eating. Have you discovered jackfruit? It’s a delicious tropical fruit that’s become quite the rage when your mouth is watering for a burger. If you get it fresh, it can be huge and quite the undertaking […]
Whenever I make a veggie burger, it usually contains oats. I love using whole grains that are minimally processed and oats fits this bill. Sometimes I use quick oats, other times old-fashioned rolled oats. It depends on how much chewiness I want my burger to have. Oatburgers are a very […]
