Mock Tuna Spread

This is from The Mcdougall Quick and Easy Cookbook (which I highly recommend) and by golly if it doesn't really taste like tuna salad. Great for a snack on a warm day!





1 15oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 C finely chopped onion
1/4 C finely chpped green onions
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 C tofu mayonnaise

Place beans in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped OR mash with a bean masher. Don't over process to a smooth consistency.

Place in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Chill at least one hour to blend the flavors.

Recipe Hint: Add 2 tablespoons of pickle relish to thie spread to jazz it up. We like this spread oncrackers or toasted fat-free crumpets.

Makes 2 cups. Prep time: 15 min. Chilling time: 1 hour.

I highly recommend adding the relish. I also add a shake of paprika. Sometimes I eat it by itself, other times I serve it on toasted whole grain bread with lettuce and avocado. num num.

Chana Masala

Indian chick pea curry and rice! Also made some more jalebi to make it a whole dinner!

Curry Burgers

I stayed in a bit sick today, but thankfully I whipped up some patties last night and froze them in my time of need! And I can't stop eating them!

I used:
BASICS
a can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
1/4 chopped onion
handful of mixed frozen veggies (corn, peas, and carrots)
a couple shakes of Garlic Tabasco

DRY
curry powder
garlic powder
salt
italian seasoning mix
flour (to bind) (about a small handfull)

OTHER
cornmeal

BEGIN!

sautee the BASICS until soft. Transfer to bowl and add DRY ingredients.
SMASH IT UP!

When it's sticking together because of the flour, its good. SEASON TO TASTE. Make into patties, your choice of size. Dust in cornmeal.

FREEZE!
When frozen, they are ready to use! I have only pan fried mine, so I do not know how they would come out in the toaster oven.

Delicious!


Shown on some baguette bread with onions, lettuce and cherry tomatoes. Left over potato soup (see previous entry) and a side of potato chips.

***You could use any type of beans or bean combination, along with any type of spices or veggies. I made more of a Curry patty. Maybe try a Southwestern patty with black beans and corn and cilanto!