"What's in your veggie patty?" -- the first question I ask before ordering a veggie burger at restaurants. Finding a good veggie burger is like a dream come true. Mainly because I'm not a fan of the patties made with fake meat. I know those things are like the holy grail for the people that have given up eating meat but I simply can't come to terms with it. No, not gonna happen. Yes, I used to eat meat but I certainly don't miss it. I'm content with a good bean-y patty. Hence, came forth this recipe and this other recipe.
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Remember this Garlicky Chard? I was so obsessed with it that I tried a similar recipe with carrots and chickpeas this time. The combination was oh so delightful! I love how the chickpeas soaked up the flavors and juices from the chard, carrots and of course, the garlic. Also, lets not forget how easy it is to make this dish and it will be ready in minutes!
Read MoreWarm Spinach Salad with Poached Egg
I have been trying to get back into running. I was never a runner but in college, after putting on a few pounds, I decided to start running (more like jogging) as part of my exercise routine. Now I enjoy running on cool early mornings. I have been running outside more since I moved to California, it is much better than running on a treadmill. Today I ran 6.5 miles with a 10.32 average. I was beat after the run but felt so great burning 545 calories! I wanted to make a nutritious lunch so after brainstorming ideas while running, I came up with this recipe.
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