Snapdragon Spicy Kimchi Noodle Dinner

I'd heard of kimchi, but I didn't know exactly what it was. Come to find out it's Korean fermented cabbage, not something I grew up with, but kind of like a spicy sauerkraut. The reason I found this out is because I recently bought a Snapdragon Spicy Kimchi Noodle Dinner. I took the leap because of the big ol' "V" on the front of the container. When I see stuff with the Vegan "V", I feel like I should give it a shot. This is one of those bowls where you add a bit of water, some ingredient packets and throw it in microwave for a couple minutes. So how was is and is it right for you?

Obviously, never having had kimchi before, I didn't know what to expect. With that said, it has all the qualities you would want in a noodle dish. It's spicy and tart from the kimchi, with just a hint of sweetness. I like that the noodles hold their shape. And there are sesame seeds sprinkled in that add to the fun flavors as well as the texture. It's also low in fat, so that's good if you care about that sort of thing. And being that it's easy to microwave, you can take it to work, school, etc. Or keep it around the house as an emergency food. So if you like noodles with a little bit of kick or you are looking for something different, give the Snapdragon Spicy Kimchi Noodle Dinner a try!

Qrunch Spicy Italian Quinoa Burgers

I love quinoa, as I'm sure you do, too. Is there someone out there that hates quinoa? I hope not! If anything, I wish there was more readily available pre-packaged quinoa based meals. So with that said, I was eagerly anticipating these Spicy Italian Quinoa burgers from Qrunch. Everything about these burgers sound delicious to me. And since they are made with quinoa, they are gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free and dairy-free. Perfect for almost anyone!    

The flavor is spicy without being too hot. I love topping it with Vegenaise, lettuce (or kale) and tomato to compliment the spice. The patty is pretty dense and very filling. I would describe it as breaded "chick'n"-like, crispy on the outside and soft inside. Their preferred method is an oven or skillet but I prefer a minute and a half in the microwave, even though they tell you not to. My only complaint would be the price ($7.50 or so for 4) but to me it's worth it. If you're ready to spice things up a bit, and want to try a different kind of veggie burger I think the Qrunch Spicy Italian Quinoa Burger is an awesome choice.