Quinoa is great, but I never cook it according to the recommendations! Because it ends up far to mushy that way. On my pack it recommends 5 parts water to one part dry Quinoa. I only use 4. Then cook for about 20 minutes. That way it is fully cooked but still has a little texture, and not too wet. It doesn't usually need a lid on when cooking.
I wouldn't DREAM of cooking it without a stock cube and some black pepper, garlic, herbs etc. It is absolutely yummy when cooked like that.
I have it with falafel, sometimes smoked firm Tofu cooked for only about 8 minutes, or with toasted pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds sprinkled on top. It's nice to cool and add to a salad, and I believe burgers can be made with it but I have never tried that.
Actually, seed bread just by itself makes a complete protein, but it's better to add something to that as no-one could get their daily protein requirements from only bread..
And something really simple and cheap like beans on toast, makes a complete protein. So does mushrooms on toast, but the protein content isn't as high.
A bean/lentil casserole or soup/stew with bread or toasted bread on the side contains complete protein. So does falafel and rice, or nut burger/bean burger and rice. Or even rice with roasted nuts or seeds added.....bean curry and rice....so many different variations, all fairly quick and easy to cook.
This makes nice burgers:
run some nuts through a grinder. They don't need to be ground too fine. Any nuts or mixed ones can be used.
Prepare (soak in water for the recommended time) some dry vegan stuffing-mix (can usually be found in health food stores)
Add pepper, salt or any seasonings, and maybe some finely chopped onion.
Shape into small patties and grill or fry in a little favourite oil on a medium heat (not too high) until browned well.
I used to almost live on these when I was totally broke years ago, but in the fields, Hazel trees were filled with lovely nuts. I was like a Squirrel, and collected them to store for the winter.
Oh and by the way....this is a good little vegan trick!....mushrooms, left in direct sunshine for at least an hour (not behind glass) -will enrich with Vitamin D. It can be hard for someone on a strict vegan diet to get ANY vitamin D except from sunshine or supplements.
I wouldn't DREAM of cooking it without a stock cube and some black pepper, garlic, herbs etc. It is absolutely yummy when cooked like that.
I have it with falafel, sometimes smoked firm Tofu cooked for only about 8 minutes, or with toasted pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds sprinkled on top. It's nice to cool and add to a salad, and I believe burgers can be made with it but I have never tried that.
Actually, seed bread just by itself makes a complete protein, but it's better to add something to that as no-one could get their daily protein requirements from only bread..
And something really simple and cheap like beans on toast, makes a complete protein. So does mushrooms on toast, but the protein content isn't as high.
A bean/lentil casserole or soup/stew with bread or toasted bread on the side contains complete protein. So does falafel and rice, or nut burger/bean burger and rice. Or even rice with roasted nuts or seeds added.....bean curry and rice....so many different variations, all fairly quick and easy to cook.
This makes nice burgers:
run some nuts through a grinder. They don't need to be ground too fine. Any nuts or mixed ones can be used.
Prepare (soak in water for the recommended time) some dry vegan stuffing-mix (can usually be found in health food stores)
Add pepper, salt or any seasonings, and maybe some finely chopped onion.
Shape into small patties and grill or fry in a little favourite oil on a medium heat (not too high) until browned well.
I used to almost live on these when I was totally broke years ago, but in the fields, Hazel trees were filled with lovely nuts. I was like a Squirrel, and collected them to store for the winter.
Oh and by the way....this is a good little vegan trick!....mushrooms, left in direct sunshine for at least an hour (not behind glass) -will enrich with Vitamin D. It can be hard for someone on a strict vegan diet to get ANY vitamin D except from sunshine or supplements.
