Spicy Vegan Burgers + Tex Mex burger sauce

We survived day 1 of the Vegan Challenge! Last night, we had my siblings over for a sleepover and I made vegan burgers with fries. Everybody loved them, although he did drown his in Ketchup. They were so flavourful and filling, I can't wait to make them again

Burgers (makes 8)

1 can of chickpeas

1 can of white kidney beans

1 medium onion (diced) 

1/2 cup of canned corn

2 tsp paprika 

2 tbsp pickled jalopenos ( chopped) 

1 tsp chili flakes

1/4 cup of flour 

salt and pepper 

1. Mash the chickpeas and white kidney beans in a large bowl with hands - its ok if some are left whole, they'll add texture. 

2. Mix in every other ingredient and blend with hands until it forms a dough, form 8 patties with hands

3. Fry over medium-high heat in some olive oil . Flip once golden brown (they actually really hold their shape!) 

Tex-Mex Burger Sauce 

1 cup sunflower seeds ( peeled)

2 tsp paprika

2 tbsp pickled jalopenos 

4 tbsp pickled jalopeno marinade

2 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup cold water 

1. Boil the sunflower seeds in water for 15 minutes, drain

2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor, add water gradually to reach desired consistency. 

We served our burgers with guacamole, tomatoes and mixed greens. Bon Appetit

Vegan Apple Walnut Muffins

After a treat filled December, what better way to start the new year with a fresh and healthy slate? I will be attempting to go vegan for the entire month of January in the hopes that I will explore more meatless recipes and incorporate less dairy/meat into my everyday go-to meals.

I know I haven't posted any new recipes since 2012 (what!) but I'm going to try to upload everyday this month as a way to hold myself accountable and guarantee the success of this challenge. 

I am determined to find a way to make vegan amazing and I think I'm off to a good start, here are the Apple-Walnut muffins I made for breakfast this morning: 

Recipe (12 muffins) 

1 3/4 cups of flour 

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

pinch of salt

2 apples, peeled and dived

1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

1 1/4 cups of water

1/2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup of oil 

1. Preheat the over to 400 degrees

2. Mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt in large bowl 

3. Mix the water and sugar, add oil and vinegar

4. Blend the apples and walnuts into the flour mixture

5. Mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, pour immediately into prepared muffin tins

6. Bake 25 minutes 

7. Bon Appetit!