Black Bean Burgers

1 can black beans, drained
1 can tomatoes with mild chilies, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp onion powder
2 green onions, chopped
1 c chopped carrots
1 c parsley or cilantro
2 c regular oats, not quick
8 whole grain buns

Combine first 7 ingredients in food processor. Add oats and mix. Form into 8 patties, place on sprayed baking sheet, bake for 8 minutes at 450 degrees. Turn oven up to broil and cook for 3 more minutes, turn burgers and cook for 2 more minutes (may need a little longer cooking time, just watch them, they should brown, but not burn). 

Serving Size: 8

Simple Tofu Noodle & Bean Soup

1 onion, large, diced

3 - 4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally

olive oil 

Saute' until onion and celery are tender. Then add 1 gallon water and bring to a simmer. Add:

1 Tbsp. sea salt

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. diced garlic

2 Tbsp. Bill's Best Chicknish'

1- 2 tsp. Bragg's Amino Acids

Then add:

2 cups Great Northern beans (or 1 15 oz. can)

1 package Tofu Shirataki noodles (drained and rinsed)

When heated through, dish into bowls and serve. Delicious with creamy cashew mayonnaise (sour cream) stirred in.

Pinto Bean Hummus

Pinto Bean Hummus

1 can refried beans
1 tsp. garlic, crushed

¼ tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground mustard
½ tsp onion powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil (plus more if needed)
salt to taste

Puree first six ingredients in a food processor. Once mixed, drizzle in olive oil in small amounts until hummus is smooth. Add salt to taste. Serve with fresh, raw veggies, pita chips, or crusty bread.

Delicious!

Black Bean Hummus

16 oz. black beans, cooked or canned
1 Tbsp. tahini
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
salt {and pepper}
1 tsp. cumin, ground

In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Allow to bring to room temperature before serving.