Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup tahini

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup cricket powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions:

  • In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cricket powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Process until smooth.

  • Serve with your favorite vegetables or pita bread.

Cricket powder packed hummus

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup cricket powder

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions:

  • Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the black beans, cricket powder, breadcrumbs, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, egg, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Mash and shape: Use a fork or potato masher to mash the mixture until it's well combined but still has some texture. Divide the mixture into 6 equal patties.

  • Cook: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  • Serve: Serve the burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your favorite sauce.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious cricket powder black bean burgers!

Cricket Powder Black Bean Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey

  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes

  • 1 quart vegetable broth

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1/4 cup cricket powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  • Brown meat: Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.

  • Add beans and tomatoes: Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes.

  • Simmer: Add the vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have combined.

  • Add cricket powder: Stir in the cricket powder and cook for 5 more minutes.

  • Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with crusty bread. Enjoy!

Hearty cricket chili