by Feeling Great | Breakfast Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes
Healthy Homemade Baked Beans – A Nutritious & Tasty Side
This homemade baked beans recipe is slow-cooked to perfection with a deep, smoky flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Fresh-flavoured, delicious simple dish that takes 15 minutes to prepare. Much better than your traditional store bought versions.
Borlotti beans and fresh ripe roma tomatoes are important for this recipe as they give it a wonderful texture and flavour. I love to serve this as a main dish served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy alone or accompany with poached organic eggs, spinach and mushrooms.
What’s great about them:
Borlotti beans have a low GI which keeps your blood sugar levels stable and keeps you feeling satisfied. Great as a protein meal for your muscles and immune system. They are also packed with fibre for digestive health and reducing cholesterol. Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants, including alpha-lipoid acid, lycopene, choline, folic acid, beta-carotene and lutein that are known to have anti-cancer benefits.
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by Feeling Great | Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Stuffed Butternut Pumpkin with Lemon Cream Sauce: A Flavor-Packed Comfort Meal
This Stuffed Butternut Pumpkin with Lemon Cream Sauce is the perfect choice. It’s packed with hearty, wholesome ingredients, delivering a wonderful balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors. Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or an impressive side, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
And remember you can serve this with fish, chicken or any other protein of your choice if you so desire or keep it vegetarian.
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by Feeling Great | Lunch Recipes
Falafel Smoky Burger – A Flavor-Packed Plant-Based Delight
A Crispy, Flavorful Burger Without the Meat!
Looking for a delicious, meat-free alternative? The Smoky Falafel Burger is the perfect choice! Made with protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic spices, and a hint of smokiness, this burger delivers a crispy outside and a soft, flavorful inside.
It’s a fantastic plant-based meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Plus, the addition of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper brings a depth of flavor while providing a double dose of antioxidants.
Why You’ll Love This Falafel Smoky Burger
- Packed with plant-based protein from chickpeas
- Rich in fiber and antioxidants for gut and immune health
- Full of bold, smoky flavors with paprika and chili powder
- Gluten-free and easy to make in just a few steps
Whether you enjoy it in a pita, on a bun, or as a salad topping, this smoky falafel burger will keep you coming back for more!
Simple & Delicious Ingredients
To make this irresistible falafel burger, you’ll need:
- 2 cans of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, packed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup quick oats (gluten-free)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
Easy Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, and sea salt. Blend until smooth but still slightly chunky—like hummus!
Step 3: Mix & Form Patties
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Fold in quick oats and shredded carrots. Scoop about ¼ cup of the mixture and form it into patties. Place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake Until Crispy
Bake for 15-20 minutes, then flip the patties and bake for another 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown, crispy, and firm to the touch.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
Enjoy your smoky falafel burger on its own, in a pita sandwich, or with a side of fresh veggies and hummus.
Final Thoughts
This healthy and delicious burger is not just guilt-free food, but also can full your stomach in a healthy way!
💡 Want more plant-based meal ideas? Book a consultation with me to learn how to fuel your body with healthy, delicious foods!
Here’s another healthy food you can try! BAKED EGGS WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH or you can try this for your dinner recipe the Fish in a Bag (En Papillote) if you love it, share it with your friends and love ones!
by Julie Smethurst | Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Recipes
Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach: A Hearty & Healthy Meal
Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach are the perfect combination of rich flavors, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients. With tender chickpeas, wilted spinach, and perfectly baked eggs, this dish is both satisfying and packed with nutrients.
Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, this meal is easy to prepare and comes together in just one pan. Whether you enjoy it with crusty bread, pita, or a side salad, it’s a delicious and comforting option that will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of precooked chickpeas (or you can soak 1 cup dried chickpeas overnight & simmer for 1 hour)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 400g canned whole tomatoes
- 180g baby English spinach
- 6 eggs
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Heat olive oil in saucepan & add onion & garlic & sauté over low-medium heat until carmelised (8-10 mins).
- Add spices, sauté until fragrant (1 min), then add tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir through chickpeas & 250ml of water, simmer until thick (8-10 mins), then season to taste & stir through spinach.
- Transfer chickpea mixture into a shallow 4 litre-capacity ovenproof dish. Make either 4 or 6 indents & crack an egg into each, then bake until eggs are just set (15-20 mins).
- Serve while still warm. Enjoy!
This Baked Eggs with Chickpeas & Spinach is wholesome, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, it’s a delicious, protein-packed meal that never disappoints. Here’s another great option Soothing Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup.
