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The Happiness Burger | Smokey Tempeh Beet Rice Patties

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There’s a million different ways to eat a burger without the beef. But, this Happiness Burger is a special one.

Have you heard of the Delivering Happiness Project?

Hundreds of low-income family homes across the lower mainland and throughout Vancouver are being graced by free vegan burger patties all summer long because of this awesome project. How cool is that!?

Vanessa at Feed Me Fit created this recipe, and Juno is the man behind the Delivering Happiness Project mission.

Juno says; “More than half a million people in B.C. live in poverty. It’s sad to know that low-income families face impossible choices: buying food, heating the house, filling a prescription or paying the rent…”By providing healthy alternative food to families for three months we will not only give them a well-balanced plant-based diet but also the chance to save money on food costs…”

So, here’s a thank you to Feed me Fit and Delivering Happiness! What a way to make a difference in the people’s lives that need an extra boost.

Everyone is loving this patty recipe, so I had to grab it off Vanessa and share it with you!

If you make these, be sure to tag @hookedonplants @feedmefit & @deliveringhappiness on instagram)!

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Power to the Pickle Salad Dressing | 4 Ingredients + Oil-Free

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This dressing will be your new best friend when learning to love salads. Pairing a salad up with this drizzle of goodness will leave you wanting even more of those green leafies. Now that’s a craving we all need more of in our lives.

If you’re wondering… why no oil? Here’s a great post all about it from No Meat Athlete.

Don’t stress about it when you’re eating out or trying new vegan alternatives every now and then… but cooking without oil at home is too easy not to do, and you’ll get the benefits of dodging those empty, refined fat calories and have more room for nutrient-dense, beneficial, whole plant food calories.

The magic ingredient in here is pickle juice!! Don’t throw that stuff out! It’s amazing in hummus, sauces, dressings…

I usually just wing it with the ingredients, but had to measure it out for you guys and share because it’s just too good and I use it too often not to.

Make a big batch like this recipe, and keep the leftover dressing in the fridge for easy salad makin’ all week long.

No excuses. Bring out your inner Popeye and love your greens.

My go to for salads: avocado, tomato, green onion, kale (massaged in the dressing first), romaine, sprouts, and other kind of greens I have growing in the garden (arugula, mustard greens, herbs), some hemp seeds, and sometimes raisins.

What’s your favourite salad combo? Leave a message on instagram to me @hookedonplants.

Let’s just get right into the recipe.

Tangy White Bean Hummus

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If you like tang then this is your thang.

And, when you’re a hummus lover, you’ve just gotta switch it up sometimes. This tangy white bean hummus does just that. Step outta your hummus comfort zone and whip up this business.

Guess what makes it tangy…

PICKLE JUICE! And lemon juice, and white vinegar. Yup.

Tangy-ness maximus.

Throw some fresh dill in there, and it’s a hummus party to dance about.

Creamy Carrot Shroomy Noods

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Before I go on about the how surprisingly creamy this recipe is… I invite you to say the title out loud. It’s just so satisfying. Thanks to @oliviarosepeltier over on instagram for naming this dish:) These Creamy Carrot Shroomy Noods are just that – creamyyyy!! It was a surprise to me, so maybe it will surprise you. Make it to find out.

Not only is this sauce perfect for that springtime ‘get ready for the bikini’ freak out (veggie heavy, low calorie, nutrient dense, high fibre)… but it actually brings that creamy pasta vibe, and an amazing colour.

Just steam some veggies. Sauté some things. Blend it up. Cook that pasta.

This sauce could be used for any kinda of saucy need.

A dip on a platter, a saucy addition to your burrito, a healthy nachos dish… or simply warmed up and eaten with a spoon!!

It’s a throw together kinda meal when you only have a few things to choose from. But remember, just add nooch + miso paste, and anything will taste YUM.

Bangin’ Barley Black Bean Burgers + Cheezy Sunflower Sauce

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Hand-held food season is upon us and you need a burger fix… in the way of these meaty vegan burgers.

I feel ya.

With these BBBBB’s the flavours are tasty, the texture is meaty, and the creation is simple.

Slap on some vegan cheese for the last few minutes of cookin’ (I find the meltier ones are VioLife, Sheese Cheese, Chao or Gusta Americano all found at Vegan Supply), and you’re well on your way to burger town.

These work best on the frying pan with a smidgin’ of avo oil. They also survive on the barby – just make sure you oil up the grill before you throw them on.

What are you waiting for? Call up some buds, bring home some vegan buns and cook up some bangin’ burgs!

Tag me if you make these! (@hookedonplants on instagram)

I love seeing your recipes.

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