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MAIN COURSES
Carrot Rice Nut Burger
From http://www.chetday.com 3 cups brown rice 1 cup cashews 1 pound sunflower seeds 1 sweet onion, chopped 6 carrots, chopped 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. Roast cashews and sunflower seeds in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. In a food processor, grind nuts to a fine meal; transfer to a large bowl. Place onion and carrots in a food processor and pulse until fine; transfer to the bowl with the
nuts. Combine cooked rice and olive oil in food processor and pulse until smooth; spoon into the large
bowl. Season with salt to taste. Using your hands, mix the ingredients and form into patties or logs. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Lentil and Rice Casserole
Adapted through creative experimentation A delicious, one-step meal. Serve with a green salad or coleslaw. 1/2 cup brown lentils (soaked over night) 1/2 cup brown rice 28 oz. can diced tomatoes (796 ml) 1 Tbsp ketchup 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp onion, finely chopped 2 tsp dried basil (1/4 cup fresh) 1 tsp dried tarragon 1/2 tsp garam masala (or any of your favourite seasonings) 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp dried mustard 1-1/2 Tbsp Bragg (or soy sauce) Place all of the above ingredients together in a covered casserole. Bake in a pre-heated 325°F oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Optional topping: After cooking is done, remove from oven and top with sliced soy cheese and granular soy
parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with basil and place under broiler for 5-7 minutes, just until the cheeses are lightly
browned.
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