Black Bean Burgers

Makes 4 burgers

• 120 grams dry black beans 
• 65 grams basmati rice + 3/4 cup water
• 1 large carrot
• 1/2 red onion
• 2 Tbsp flaxmeal
• 2 Tbsp oat flour*
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt

Add black beans and some water in an instant pot and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes. When done, strain and rinse the beans and set aside. 

Add rice and 3/4 cup water to the instant pot and cook using the rice button (12 minutes, low pressure). When done, release steam and remove lid.

Meanwhile, grate or pulse in a food processor the carrot and onion. Transfer veggies to the pot with the rice. Add in all remaining ingredients, including the cooked black beans. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until about 2/3rds of the beans have been mashed. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, form mixture into equal sized patties that are about 3/4ths of an inch thick. Bake for 30 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.

*to make oat flour, blend oats in a blender or food processor until ground. 

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Garlic Sriracha Aioli

Balsamic Marinated Portobello Mushroom Burgers

• 4 portobello mushroom caps
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt & pepper
• toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, provolone cheese, garlic sriracha aioli (recipe below)

Prepare mushrooms by twisting off stems and scraping off the gills using a spoon. 

In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, and spices.

Place mushrooms, smooth side down, into a 9x13" pan. Pour marinade over the mushrooms and allow to sit for 15 minutes, flipping every few minutes.

Over medium heat, preheat a grill pan (or cook outside on a grill). Grill mushrooms for 5-8 minutes per side (or until tender). Serve on a buttered and toasted bun with toppings of your choice!

Garlic Sriracha Aioli. Makes enough for four burgers

• 120 grams (1/2 cup) miracle whip 
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp sriracha

Whisk together ingredients then serve.

Spinach Avocado Grilled "Cheese" Sammies

Makes 2 sandwiches

• 4 slices of bread
• 1 ounce pesto
• 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• butter or coconut oil for grilling

In a pan over medium-low heat, melt butter or coconut oil. Smear pesto two slices of bread and vegan mozzarella onto the remaining two slices

Assemble the sandwiches onto the pan, layering avocado and spinach in between the pesto and cheese covered bread. Grill the sandwiches with a lid covering the pan until browned. Flip then continue cooking other side.

Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe makes 5-7 sandwiches.

• 120 grams peeled and cubed potato
• 20 grams peeled and sliced carrot
• 30 grams sliced yellow onion
• 1/3 cup cooking water from veggies
• 28 grams cashews
• 2 Tbsp plant-based milk 
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• homemade bread

In a small saucepan, boil potato, carrot, and onion until soft.

Use 1/3rd cup measuring cup as a ladle to transfer cooking water from the vegetables to a blender. Add to blender cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.

Strain veggies and add to blender then blend once more.

Place a frying pan over medium low heat. Once hot, oil pan with olive oil then lay pieces of bread into the pan in a single layer. Spoon cheese mixture onto bread then top with a second piece of bread. Cook until bread is toasted then flip. Continue cooking other side until toasted.

Vegan Sweet Potato Burgers

• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 pint garbanzo beans (cooked from 135g dry, rinsed and drained)
• 40 grams oats
• 2 Tbsp plant-based milk
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp salt

Cook whole sweet potato in the microwave for 6-8 minutes until fork tender. Carefully cut the sweet potato in half length-wise then use a spoon to scrape the insides away from the skin. Transfer sweet potato to a food processor and add all remaining ingredients. Pulse until combined.

On a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat, form mixture into 5 patties. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes, flipping half way through.

Once done, remove from oven and allow to cook for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Smoked Almond and Chickpea Sammies

Makes 5-6 sandwiches

Entire batch (minus bread and sandwich toppings) contains:
740 calories
56 grams fiber
39 grams protein
31% vit C
32% calcium
39% iron

• 42 grams almonds
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1 pint cooked garbanzo beans (cooked from 135g dry), rinsed and drained
• 1/2 avocado (cube remaining avocado and store in an air-tight container coated with lime juice)
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce of your choice (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• ground pepper to taste
• 2 tsp nutritional yeast
• toppings: dijon mustard, lettuce, and tomato

Chop almonds in a food processor then transfer to a bowl. Add onion and celery to the food processor and chop until desired chunkiness is achieved, then transfer to bowl of almonds. Combine chickpeas, avocado, lemon juice, liquid smoke, and spices the food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Transfer to the bowl and stir/fold to combine

Spoon mixture onto of toast and top with dijon mustard, lettuce, and tomato.