Photos from a day and evening in Nashville, one of several stops on our Fall vacation.
Recent Eats Out
Quinoa burger at Dempsey’s Burger Pub – Wichita. We weren’t too fond of it. The texture was too mushy. We later found out the quinoa is mixed with potato to make the patty. They also offer a portobello burger. Not sure if we’ll return to try it or not.
Veggie burrito at Best Burrito in Harrisonville, Missouri. We both thought it was really good.
Excellent Veggie hummus wrap from Morub Seasoning at the Pedaler’s Jamboree Iowa.
Avocado sandwich and pasta salad at Merle’s Place in Wichita. A favorite of ours.
Black bean burger at Chili’s. 
Recent Eats At Home
Mexican lentil bowl. Lentils cooked with onion and spices and served with a variety of veggies.
Eggplant, rice & refried bean burrito. I tossed the eggplant in a little oil, cumin, garlic powder and chile powder then roasted.
Daiya mac & cheese with, mushroom, onion, cabbage, spinach and jalapeno topped with salsa.
Potato, onion, olive, cabbage, kale, spinach, edamame, carrot, corn and mushroom tacos.
Spaghetti squash from a friends garden stuffed with a mixture of it’s own innards, shredded Brussels sprouts, Gimme Lean and spices. Topped with Daiya mozzarella.
Snacking on chips and sauce. Squash chips and gochujang sauce.
Spicy Thai Noodles With Zucchini and Mushroom
We both thought this was good. I halved the amount of sugar and will double the peanuts next time.
Recipe here.
Kids Summer Visit 2016
Last of the photos and a video from the kids visit.
More Patina Sunglasses
Re-fried Beans
Notes: This made enough beans for 2 bean and rice burritos.
Ingredients:
1 can pinto beans
1/2 yellow onion finely diced
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Dash of salt
1 cup veggie broth
Directions:
Saute the onion over medium heat until softened.
Add the spices and garlic and stir in.
Add half the beans and broth and mash until smooth.
Add other half of beans and broth and mash again.
Simmer on low until desired consistency is reached.
Part way through cooking.
Done.
Kale Pesto Risotto
Risotto with mushroom and onion and a kale, walnut and basil pesto. Pretty good.
Recipe here.
Refried Bean Enchiladas
Ingredients:
Corn tortillas
Refried beans
Enchilada sauce
Black olives
Baby spinach
Directions:
Brush sauce on the tortillas.
Place beans, spinach and olives on tortillas.
Roll them up.
Place enchiladas in a baking dish.
Pour sauce over enchiladas.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or so.
I generally mix in spices with the refried beans. Onion, garlic, cumin and chile powders.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Chickpea salad sandwich with romaine on home-made bread.
For the chickpea salad I cooked the chickpeas in a pan along with some liquid smoke, coffee, black pepper and garlic powder. I smashed them a bit while cooking and once all liquid was absorbed/dissolved I mixed with Veganaise, dill relish and minced onion.
Note: I also make this without cooking the chickpeas.