Basic Bean Burger

This recipe was given to me by my nutrition coach, Dr. Deb Harrell.  She took the basic recipe from Jeff Novick from the Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2011.  This is the best tasting veggie burger I have ever had and I love veggie burgers.  Dr. Deb used a mixture of brown rice and quinoa and it was most tasty.  I can't wait to have all the ingredients on hand to make a burger meal again.  She served the burger with millet buns, roasted sweet potato fries and salad.  YUM! 


1 14 oz. can of no salt added kidney beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
2 Tbsp. low sodium, or no salt added sodium salsa
Spice

Mash beans with a hand masher
Mix in oats, rice and salsa
Form into 4 patties
Allow to set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes
Grill or broil on each side till golden brown

Almond Herb Dip

 

I'll have to start a new section on "My Southern Table" for the vegans in the audience.  My friend, Dr. Deb Harrell, shared this recipe with me.  I made it this week for a Derby party and it was a smash!  I was in a small town in Mississippi where I was able to find most of the ingredients.  I had to omit the nutritional yeast as I could not find it but the dip was still great tasting and healthy!  Thanks Deb for allowing me to share!

Ingredients:
1 Cup raw almonds, soaked in water for 8 hours
1 Bulb garlic, roasted
1/4 Cup nutritional yeast
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
2 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
Handful of fresh herbs of your choice
1/4 Cup water (or more)
1/4 Cup Vegenaise

Directions:
Drain almonds, blend all ingredients in a food processor.  Serve with fresh veggies and crackers.

Tip:  Blend until the dip has a gritty texture.  This is not intended to be a paste.  I served it with freshly cut organic carrots and celery.