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Bean Patties
Prepare your chakalaka as per the package directions. Allow to cool slightly Add the prepared package contents into a bowl. Mix with the oat flour, eggs, garlic, nutritional yeast, and parsley. Combine until you have a thick pasty consistency. Form into 4 patties and place on a plate. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours so that the […]
Bucatini
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until blistered, about 4-5 minutes. Remove tomatoes from skillet and transfer to a small dish. Add garlic to skillet (don’t worry about cleaning out the […]
Calzones
Begin by preheating your oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare the Chakalaka as per the package directions. Allow it to cool slightly. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll one out, keeping the others under a damp towel to keep them from drying out. Roll it out to about ⅛-inch thick using a […]
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Rice
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in onion powder, salt, and rice then add the water. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid; cook for 18-20 minutes. When the rice is finished cooking, remove the pan […]
Grilled Steak
with Chimichurri
Place the steak on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour (or overnight). Remove the seasoned steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. To make the chimichurri: remove parsley from the ice water and shake to remove excess water. Combine parsley (stems and […]
Hummus
Ready your blender or food processor. Add the prepared chakalaka, tahini, garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning to the blender. Blend until very smooth on the high setting. To a dry saucepan over medium heat, add the pine nuts and toast, turning frequently to avoid burning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they […]
Jamba-Laka
Stuffed Peppers
Slice the very top off of the peppers, about 1⁄4-inch from the top. Remove the seeds from the inside of the pepper, leaving it fully intact. You may need to slice a bit off the bottom of the pepper so it sits flat, but do not cut all the way through so the filling stays […]
Loaded
Hot Dogs
Prepare Chakalaka according to package instructions. Keep warm while preparing the other toppings. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Grill the hot dogs for about 3-5 minutes per side, until well charred and cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, lightly toast the buns on the grill until golden brown. Serve the hot dogs […]
Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the prepared Chakalaka, eggs, breadcrumbs, mashed beans, garlic, basil, and milk to a large bowl. Mix until a homogenous mixture forms. It should be not too sticky, but not dry. Using an ⅛ cup measuring spoon, scoop equal-sized meatballs and roll them between your hands for a […]
One-Pan Eggs & Beans
Prepare 1 package of Chakalaka in a wide, shallow pan according to package instructions. Note: Chakalaka may cook more quickly in a shallow pan, so you should add more water as needed until the beans are tender. When the beans are almost tender and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, make 4 divots in […]