RECIPES PLANT BASED BLACK BEAN BURGERS/PATTIES (OR ANY OTHER BEAN!) From the Kitchen of Elaine Bryan
INGREDIENTS 2 cans 15oz black beans, drained and rinsed 1 Tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil ½ yellow, white, or red onion, diced 3-6 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup mashed sweet potato (cooked) or cooked quinoa ¼ cup oat flour ¼ cup ground flaxseeds ¼ cup BBQ sauce, ketchup, or coconut aminos ½ 1 Teaspoon ground cumin ½ 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup of chopped vegetables (optional) DIRECTIONS Put all items in Food processor and process until mixed, scrapping down the sides. You can choose to sauté the vegetables, garlic, and onions first or just add to food processor with other ingredients.
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If you add the beans last, after processing all of the other ingredients, they will be firmer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Once mixed, form into patties and set on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in oven for about 15 minutes, then using a spatula, flip them over gently and bake for another 5-10 mins until cooked to the desired texture. Serve warm. These bean burgers can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and reheated to eat with any favorite toppings, on top of salad greens, or on a gluten free bun. Enjoy! Elaine is a holistic nutritionist, certified holistic cancer educator, and registered yoga teacher. She teaches whole food plant based meal prep and wellness education classes. She offers nutrition consults/plans, flower essence consultations, hormone and adrenal balancing, yoga, breathwork, reiki, Heartmath and growing your own food on vertical tower gardens. Find her at bodyandsoulnourishment.com 760-845-9459
