Humble Herbivore

It is very important for this recipe that you use dried chickpeas and let them soak in a big pot or bowl overnight. Using canned chickpeas will result in a mushy mess that won’t hold together. Speaking of holding them together, this recipe could be made gluten free if you use chickpea flour in place of all-purpose.

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is the base of the sauce and is typically used as a condiment added on the top of falafel. But can also be used as a simple salad dressing.

For those who aren’t familiar with the company, Impossible Foods, makes exceptional plant based faux meats that are vegan. Brats, burgers, and in the case of this recipe, ground “beef.”

Although you could very easily prepare this recipe in a skillet I’m of the opinion that cooking on a flat top griddle is way more enjoyable. I’ve had my Blackstone Griddle for the past five years and haven’t had a single issue with it. If you are interested in purchasing one I would also recommend the Blackstone brand accessories kit that comes with a spatula, bottles (for water and oil), and a scraper to clean the griddle.

These cookies are always a crowd pleaser. If cake, cookies, and brownies had a love child the result would be them.

All told this recipe took about an hour to complete. But to be fair about half of that was waiting for the red lentils to become tender. The outcome was about four equal hearty servings.

Not all heroes wear capes and this smoothie is no exception. Packed with fruit and greens its sure to provide a boost to your morning routine. I’ve been using my Vitamix 5300 for years to make this smoothie and love it.

Every weekend I like to fire up my Blackstone Griddle and make a batch of pancakes. For best results I recommend using a griddle or cast iron skillet. The ingredients should be readily available for most pantries.