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Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
• 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• A handful of ice cubes (optional)

Recipe and Process:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

Vegan burgers are considered healthy when they are made from whole, minimally processed ingredients. Here are examples of when vegan burgers are healthy:

1. Whole ingredients: When the burgers are made from natural ingredients like beans, lentils, quinoa, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods are rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

• 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup rolled oats (or breadcrumbs for a smoother texture)
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tbsp water (flax egg)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)

• Fresh sardines (about 6-8 per skewer)
• Coarse sea salt
• Olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
• Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
• Wooden or metal skewers (traditionally made from a stick of sugarcane, but any sturdy skewer will work)

• 4 cups cooked white rice (preferably short-grain)

• 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched
• 1 cup spinach, blanched and squeezed dry
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 small zucchini, julienned
• 4-5 shiitake mushrooms, sliced

• 200g (7 oz) plain flour
• 100g (3.5 oz) cold butter, diced
• Pinch of salt
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water