The All Veggie Burgers

Makes: 10

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 1/2 red capsicum, finely diced
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 4 mushrooms, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3/4 cup ground rice
• 1 egg

Method:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of rice bran oil in a non stick heavy based frying pan and fry off the onions, celery and garlic for approximately 3 minutes
• Add in the capsicum, carrot, zucchini and mushrooms and mix until well combined, add in 2 tablespoons of water and place the lid on the frying pan and allow to cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes
• Add in the spices and the tahini and stir until well combined and very aromatic
• Remove the vegetable “mince” from the frying pan and transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to cool
• Once cooled stir through the ground rice, egg and garlic salt until you have a thick mixture
• Heat 1 tablespoon of rice bran oil in the same frying pan over a medium heat and place 5 egg rings** in the frying pan (**see recipe notes)
• Spoon the mixture ensure you press down into each of the egg rings until full and cook for about 4 minutes until golden brown
• Use your tongs to remove the egg ring and then flip the veggie burger over and cook for another 4 minutes
• Transfer the veggie burger to some kitchen paper to drain before repeating the process with the remaining burger mixture.

Recipe Notes:

• If you are using metal egg rings you will need to lightly grease them however if you have silicon egg rings you can use without any preparation
• Store covered in the fridge to be used within 3 days
• The cooked burgers are able to be frozen and consumed within 6 months
• The picture below shows the Veggie Burger served with C4K Kitchen’s Tzatziki, lettuce and tomato in a Mission Red Quinoa wrap.

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Tzatziki

Makes: approximately 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup natural or Greek yoghurts
• 1 garlic clove, finely diced
• 1/3 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh mint
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh coriander
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined

Recipe Notes:

• This recipe is not suitable for the freezer
• Store in an air tight container in the fridge to be consumed within 7 days

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Falafel

Makes: approximately 16

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 X 400g can chick peas, drained & rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 cup whole meal plain flour
• 2/3 cup fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 egg

Method:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth
• Thermo cooking [Speed 10, 6 Seconds] scrape sides with a spatula [Speed 6, 10 seconds] scrape sides with a spatula [Speed 6, 10 Seconds]
• Use floured hands to rolls into tablespoon sized balls until all the mixture is used
• Place the falafels covered in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes but preferably overnight
• To cook heat a small amount of oil in a heavy based saucepan over medium heat
• Cook the falafels for approximately 10 minutes rotating regularly until browned evenly and cooked through.
• Place on kitchen paper to remove excess oil then serve.

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge to be used within 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly, to be consumed within 6 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Tomato Salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 8 medium tomatoes
• Punnet cherry tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Method:

• Slice the tomatoes into small wedges and halve the cherry tomatoes and place inside salad bowl
• Husk the onion halve and then slice in thin wedges, spread the onion evenly over the tomatoes
• Rip the mint roughly and sprinkle over the salad
• In a small jar mix the oil and vinegar, seal the lid and shake very well, pour evenly over the salad
• Use salad servers to lightly toss the salad until just combined.

Recipe Notes:

• This recipe is not freezer friendly
• Store covered in the fridge, to be consumed within 3 days but best served fresh

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

 
Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 500g lamb mince
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon celery salt

Method:

• Place all the kofta ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to combine all the ingredients together
• Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into short sausage shapes
• Heat 1 tablespoon of rice bran oil in a heavy based frying pan over medium heat and cook the Koftas for about 3-4 minutes until golden and the kofta is cooked through
• Serve the Koftas topped with the Tzatziki or with the Tzatziki as a side dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• The koftas are freezer friendly either cooked or uncooked.  Uncooked koftas are to only be frozen using mince meat that has not previously been frozen.
• Recipe shows the koftas topped with C4K Kitchen’s Tzatziki

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

 
Fresh Herb Quinoa Salad

Serves: 2 mains or 4 sides

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, shredded
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, shredded
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 1/2 long red chilli, finely diced
• 1 tomato, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Method:

• Place the quinoa in a small saucepan with 1 3/4 cups of water and bring to the boil
• Add a pinch of salt and place the lid on the saucepan, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes
• Remove from the heat but leave the lid on the saucepan for another 5 minutes then remove the lid then fluff up with a fork
• Set aside to cool for at least 15 minutes
• Shredded the herbs, finely slice the spring onions and finely dice the chilli and tomato
• Add the salad mix and quinoa together in a salad bowl
• Top with the lemon juice and olive oil, season to your liking and stir well

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an airtight container for the maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is not freezer friendly

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Savoury Egg Crepes

Makes: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon wholemeal plain flour
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Pinch salt

Method:

• Whisk together the eggs all ingredients in a jug until well combined
• Spray a medium non stick frying pan with oil spray and heat over medium heat.
• Pour 1/2 of the batter into the frying pan and swirl the batter around until the base is completely covered at the batter is even
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly golden and the edges are starting to curl up like paper
• Flip the crepe and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side, transfer to a plate and cover with a clean tea towel to keep warm while you cook the second savoury egg crepe.

Recipe Notes:

• Picture shows the savoury egg crepe filled with sautéed cabbage, red capsicum and mushrooms and topped with garlic and fresh tomato.
• This recipe is not freezer friendly and is best served fresh

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

 
Quinoa Crackers

Makes: approximately 48

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
• 3/4 cup wholemeal plain flour
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Big pinch of sugar

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (170 degrees Celsius for fan forced oven) and line two baking sheets with baking paper
• Combine all dry ingredients and mix well and create a well in the middle
• Pour the oil and water into the well and use a butter knife to mix the ingredients together until you have a nice soft dough
• Turn the dough onto a clean lightly floured bench and knee until it’s a smooth ball
• Halve the dough
• Place the first half into one of the lines baking tray, place another piece of baking paper over the top and roll the dough out to the size of the tray or until it’s about 1-2mm thick
• Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the rolled dough into the desired shaped and size of the crackers you are after
• Repeat with the second portion of dough
• Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden, cooking time will vary with the thickness of the cracker.

Recipe Notes:

• Store in an air tight container in the pantry for up to a week
• The dough is freezer friendly however the cooked crackers are not freezer friendly
• Delicious served with any of the C4K Kitchen dips as shown below with the C4K Kitchen’s Mushroom Paste

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

 
Zucchini & Corn Fritters 

Makes: 8

Ingredients:

• 300g can corn kernels, drained
• 1 large zucchini, grated
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/2 long red chilli, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley shredded
• 60g reduced fat feta cheese, finely diced or crumbled
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup wholemeal plain flour
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Method:

• Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine well
• Heat 1 tablespoon rice bran oil in a heavy based frying pan over a medium heat
• Place 1/8th of the mixture into a fritter shape in the frying pan  and repeat with as many as you can fit ensuring there is about 2cm between them for even cooking
• Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden
• Place on a piece of kitchen paper to drain while you cook the remaining fritter batter.

Recipe Notes:

• To ensure a consistent shape and size use an egg ring as your guide as to how much better is needed. Leave the ring on while cooking the first side, remove the egg ring then flip the fritter
• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.

Mushroom Paste

This is for mushroom lovers only, if you don’t LOVE mushrooms then this one isn’t for you.

Ingredients:

• 50g butter for stovetop, 25g butter for thermocooking
• 1 small onion
• 1 stalk celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 300g button or field mushrooms
• 1 cup slithered almond
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat and add in the finely diced onion, celery and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened
• Add in the quartered mushrooms into the saucepan, stir well and then cover with the lid and cook for 5 minutes
• Cool for 10 minutes
• Process the almonds in a food processor until they are like almond meal
• Add the mushroom mi and blend until smooth
• Add the cream cheese and parsley and again process until smooth
• Make sure you taste and add salt & pepper required to suit your tastes
• Place in an air tight container and place in the fridge overnight before using to allow the flavours to develop.
• Enjoy on toast, crackers or even as a spread on a wrap with salad. Picture shows spread on a corn thin.

Thermo-cooking Method:

• Add butter, peeled and quartered onion, roughly chopped celery stalk and peeled garlic cloves into the jug [Pulse x 2, Sp 3, 100d, 3 minutes]
• Add quartered mushrooms [Sp 3, 90d, 6 minutes]
• Add slithered almonds [Sp 10, 6 secs, scrape down side with spatula and repeat Sp10, 6 secs]
• Add the cream cheese and parsley [Sp 6, 10 secs, scrape down the side with spatula and repeat Sp 6, 10 secs]
• Place in an air tight container and place in the fridge overnight before using to allow the flavours to develop.
• Enjoy on toast, crackers or even as a spread on a wrap with salad. Picture shows spread on a corn thin.

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in an airtight container for the maximum of 7 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months

Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes.  The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.