Veggie Burger (MyFitnessPal)

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small white onion
• 2 ounces fire roasted diced green chiles
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 cup sweet corn, drained or thawed
• ¼ cup packed cilantro
• 15 ounce can of black beans
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt

LINK:  http://uprootfromoregon.com/2015/01/05/green-chile-black-bean-burgers/

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mince garlic (you should get 1 tablespoon) and dice onion (you should get ~1 cup). Add both of those ingredients, along with ½ a small can of diced green chiles, to a pan with some oil and sautee until fragrant, or about 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Finely dice a red pepper and grate a peeled carrot. Drain a can of sweet corn (or thaw frozen corn) and measure out 1 cup. Chop cilantro very finely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked mixture, diced red pepper, grated carrot, corn, and cilantro.
4. Drain and rinse a can of black beans, and roughly mash them.
5. Add the mashed black beans, bread crumbs, oats (you can chop old fashioned oats), eggs, sunflower seeds, and spices to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients. Using your clean hands or a mixing spoon, combine all ingredients well.
6. Refrigerate the veggie burger dough for 30 minutes or longer to allow the flavors to meld and bind the dough together.
7. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Use the lid of a mason jar or the lid of a peanut butter container lined with saran wrap to shape 18-20 veggie burgers.
8. Bake the burgers for 15 minutes, and then flip them and bake for another 10 minutes until firm and crispy.

NOTES

To freeze: Let the burgers cool and stack them in a freezer ziplock bag with parchment paper layered in between to avoid sticking (see the first picture in this post for reference). Remove the extra air from the bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
To defrost: Microwave veggie burgers for 30 seconds on each side, or reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes until warm throughout.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving size: 2 burgers Calories: 228 Fat: 8 Carbohydrates: 29 Sugar: 2 Fiber: 6Protein: 10

Balsamic Chicken in Crockpot

• Ingredients:
• 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) basil
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper
• 2 teaspoons onion minced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/2 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
• 8 chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
• parsley chopped

Directions:

Combine the first five dry spices in a small bowl and spread over chicken on both sides. Set aside. Pour olive oil and garlic on the bottom of the crock pot. Place chicken on top. Pour balsamic vinegar over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Sprinkle with fresh parsley on top to serve.

Nutrition Info

Servings: 8* Calories per serving: 133* Fat: 5g* Cholesterol: 70mg* Sodium: 222mg* Carbs: 4g* Fiber: 0g* Sugars: 3g* Protein: 17g*

Garlic Herb Marinade and Ranch Dressing CrockPot Chicken

Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (frozen)
1/4 cup of water
8 tablespoons of Lawry's Garlic and Herb Marinade
2 tablespoons of Ranch Dressing Season Pack (this is a dry ingredient)

Directions:
Place the 1/4 cup of water into the mini crockpot
Put the frozen chicken breasts into the crockpot
Mix the garlic and herb marinade and the ranch dressing seasoning and place on top of the chicken breasts.

Cook on low setting for 8 hours.