Corn, Black Bean, & Pepita Chiles Rellenos

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Sometimes I crave the
distinctive qualities of a good old fashioned chile relleno…you know- the
one stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried. Well, I do indulge from time to
time, but just to make a point, you can create an entirely healthy, and just
as satisfying chile relleno experience, that might even resemble some
real Mexican authenticity. And, you’ll get a bonus of added clean
nutrition! Use a ceramic or safe clay baking dish with a lid if possible, for
a great even bake, and a magnificent smell from the oven during preparation.
If enjoyed with an open mind and a sense of adventure, this dish should stave
off the unhealthy chile relleno craving for quite some time.
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“Basic” Quinoa & Black Bean Burgers

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I am not a burger purist.
The more different kinds of burgers the world can invent the better!
This  point of view comes in particularly handy when it comes to
creating healthier, maybe even meatless, burger recipes. Having said this, no
matter what, a burger should pass some basic requirements in order to be
considered feasible- not that I am some burger expert, but let’s just be
practical about it! First and foremost, the burger must hold together in a
two-bun sandwich or lettuce wrap scenario. If it crumbles, it isn’t exactly a
burger. Next, the burger should satiate. You want to feel full and happy and
be nourished after you have eaten one. And third, it should be
quick and easy to make. If you have to run to seven specialty food stores and
spend two hours in the kitchen before you even get to the part where you make
it into patties, well, it kind of loses its “burger experience,” in
my opinion. Here is a super easy quinoa and black bean burger that holds up to
the basics and tastes great! Enjoy this between any kind of bread or bun, or
make a falafel patty and enjoy with flatbread or a lettuce wrap. Seriously,
the total active prep time for this is less than 30 minutes!
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