Happy Monday, fantabulous foodies!!!
Hope your weekend was RAWsome! Here we are – another Meatless Monday.
Just for the record, I didn’t start participating in Meatless Monday because I eat meat six days a week. I eat a high-raw (mostly) vegan/vegetarian diet – except for occasional honey, Greek yogurt, eggs, or a teeny bit of fish.
I thought it would be nice to show those of you who DO eat quite a bit of meat – especially if you eat it daily – that you can absolutely dedicate one day each week to being meatless. And that it doesn’t have to be tasteless or boring or all about just lettuce.
And I hope those of you who eat like me already enjoy the posts and maybe even pick up some new ideas along the way.
Anyway…
It really blesses my soul that you’re loving my recipe creations!
Here’s some of the most recent ones, in case you’ve missed ‘em:
Here’s a sneak peek of what today’s post is about….
But before I get in to that, let’s talk about my last post.
Wow. Y’all really loved my Spiralized Apple Pasta with Nutty Sauce. Thanks for all your lovely comments, and for letting me know whether or not you have a spiralizer, if you want one, and what you’ve spiralized. I enjoyed the conversation!
I made Ani Phyo’s Sun Burgers a while back. This was before I got her book. I found the recipe on her blog (here <—was going to link to it but now I can’t find it???) but if you decide to buy the book, it’s on pages 194 –195. And it’s become one of my favorite raw recipe books: Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes.
And since I found it on the web, I printed it out and clipped it up on the chain that goes to the light above the kitchen table, with clothes pins (hehe). Guess that’s the country in me.
Sunflower Seeds
Chopped Celery
Bell Pepper
Flax (I sell high-quality flax in my Raw Shop!)
Scored to make 4 patties (like Rachael Ray does it!)
I actually tasted the mixture before putting it in to the dehydrator and thought it needed to be kicked up a notch.
So, I added some organic Mexican Seasoning I had on hand and that did the trick for me!
In the Dehydrator (Also in my Raw Shop!)
After this, I decided to pop ‘em back in the dehydrator for a bit to get it a little more browned, ‘cause that’s how I like my veggie burgers. And I ate it without bread, with sliced tomato, ‘cause I’m like that.
And what’s the eco-friendly twist?
You can whip up some raw veggie burgers for yourself and use the super-cool Easy Lunch Box System for fun, easy – and green! – transporting. Take it to work, school, a picnic, or on a trip. I really love mine!
You can read my (in-depth) review HERE.
Have you ever made homemade veggie burgers? Did you dehydrate ‘em, fry ‘em, or bake ‘em? Do you have a dehydrator? What’s your favorite veggie(s) to add to veggie burgers? Do you stick with store-bought ones? Which do you prefer: store-bought or homemade veggie burgers? Me: homemade all the way!
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Looks fantastic! Ani Phyo has so many beautiful and creative recipes. This looks super easy too.
.-= Ilana´s last blog ..Morning after =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Thanks, Ilana – and, yes, she does!
It was easy. I just felt like kicking it up a notch. hehe
Hugs,
Michele
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I love the photo of your kitchen! It looks so country and homey
.-= Ashlei´s last blog ..Grill Me Up A Big Plate Of…. =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Thank you, Ashlei! There’s actually a HUGE story to that kitchen – actually, “non” kitchen. The Amish don’t install kitchen cabinets or counters so there are NONE! There will be some day, but for now… Well, there’s my mom’s table and chairs and one island on wheels. LOL
I almost didn’t publish that photo, though, so I’m glad you like it! Makes me feel better.
Hugs,
Michele
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I love the whimsical feel of your kitchen! so beautiful
.-= Katherine´s last blog ..Oprah =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Hi, Katherine!
Wow. Thank you so much! As I told Ashlei (above) there’s not much of a kitchen even there, so I’m truly blessed y’all like what you see of it!
Hugs,
Michele
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oh those ‘burgers’ look good!! I saw that book in the bookstore and thought it looked good, I may have to go back and take another gander at it…
I love the recipe holder!!
xoxo
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Hey, Berni!
RAWsome! I think you’d love this book. So cool! And I loved reading about Ani’s passion for the environment, too, and her eco-friendly living tips.
Thanks! It reminded me of a diner. hehe
Hugs,
Michele
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Burgers look great! We love Ani she is amazing chef
.-= Pure2Raw Twins´s last blog ..Keeping track of recipes,Yoga Pose May and Shop 4 a Cause =-.
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Raw Juice Girl Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Thanks, ladies!
Yes, she absolutely is – LOVE her!
Hugs,
Michele
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I actually headed back to Costco to see if their dehydrator was “back”
it wans’t haha but I’ll get my hands on one eventually. The last time I made veg patties I baked them. they never stick together well but they taste good.
I think I need to whip up a batch again … sounds so good right now.
GREAT JOB! (and your kitchen IS cozy and adorable!) i love it too!
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..A Pollen Jock =-.
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So awesome! I’ve been wanting to make her Sun Burgers for awhile now. Those looks delish and have inspired me to do so this very soon!!! yummo! LOVE Ani Phyo! Have the same cook book too
.-= Leslie´s last blog ..{Happy WW} Beautiful Bounty! =-.
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