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

Brandon's Zucchini Patties

2 cups grated zucchini

2 eggs, beaten*

2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped

½ cup blend of ground flaxseed, coconut flour, and cornstarch

½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 pinch oregano
¼ cup olive oil, as needed

Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture. Stir zucchini, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and oregano in a separate bowl. Stir mixture into zucchini until batter is just moistened.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls on zucchini batter into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

*If you choose to omit eggs, simply add another ¼ cup of the flaxseed, coconut flour, and cornstarch blend.

Oatmeal Patties

Oatmeal Patties

Blend the following:

1/2 cup cashew nuts
2 cups water

Combine with:

1 mdm onion chopped in blender
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup walnuts
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp sage
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder

Blend nut milk and onion quarters until onions are minced. Mix all ingredients together. Let stan together for 15 minutes. Pan brown on srayed pan or bake in oven at 350 for 35-40 minutes turning halfway through.

Tofu Walnut Burgers

Sometimes it is difficult to find a tasty gluten-free and vegan burger patty.  I'm always on the look-out for a great recipe in this category.  I think this recipe is a keeper.  We had these for lunch today and they were delicious!  The original recipe called for bread crumbs instead of the Rice Chex I used, and if you have gluten-free bread crumbs, they could be substituted.  You can also use your favorite gluten-free flour or egg replacer as a substitute for the gar/fava or soy flour if you'd like.  Enjoy!

Tofu Walnut Burgers

1/2 pound tofu, extra firm
1 cup oatmeal, uncooked (gluten free)
1 cup Rice Chex (gluten free)
1/3 cup gar/fava or soy flour
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Bill's Best Chicknish'
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon mineral salt
1 teaspoon sage
1 cup water, more if necessary

Rinse and drain tofu.  Crumble with hands into a bowl.  Add oatmeal, crushed Rice Chex, and gar/fava or soy flour.  Stir well, then add finely chopped onion, walnuts, and seasonings.  After well-blended, add water and stir gently.  Allow mixture to sit for a few minutes so water can absorb.  If mixture is dry, add a little more water so that a consistency suitable for molding into patties is obtained.  Be careful not to make the mixture too wet.  Form into burger patties and place on a baking stone and bake in a 350 degree oven until baked for twenty minutes, then turned and browned ten minutes more.  Or fry slowly in coconut or olive oil until patties are a golden brown.

This recipe can be made into meat balls as well.  Serve with gravy, pasta and sauce, or in a burger bun for a delicious sandwich.

Makes 16 burgers (or 24 small patties).