Spicy Vegan Black Bean Burgers

It is always great when a recipe you create just turns out on the first try without having to adjust it at all.

I wanted to try something different with my black bean patties. Typically I use bread crumbs instead of vital wheat gluten flour. This typically makes them dry and I don't like that, so I wanted to experiment.

I used Vital Wheat Gluten Flour instead and it actually worked really well.

Here's the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• 15 oz (1 can) -- Black Beans
• 1/2 cup -- Cooked Rice
• 1/3 cup -- Whole Corn Kernels
• 1/4 cup -- Vital Gluten Flour
• 1 -- Cornstarch Egg Replacement*
• 1 TBSP -- Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp -- Hot Sauce (I used Tapatio)
• 1/2 tsp -- Minced Garlic
• Few Dashes -- Onion powder
• Few Dashes -- Salt
• Few Dashes -- Pepper

*Mix 2 TBSP of Cold Water with 2 TBSP of Cornstarch to create an egg substitute.


STEP 1:

Start by cooking rice if you haven't already using the instructions that come with your rice.

Using a food processor, mash black beans.

Add Black beans, rice, and corn to a large bowl & mix well.





STEP 2:
Add Remaining ingredients. Slowly adding Vital Wheat Gluten & making sure to mix Cornstarch Egg Replacement before adding.

Mix well until mixture begins to thicken up.







STEP 3:

Lightly oil skillet & heat over medium heat.

Roll black bean goop into small patties.

Flatten on to skillet. Cook until each side (flip every so often) is a crispy brown.






STEP 4:

You'll probably have rice and corn left over for a full meal.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings.

Enjoy!







-Jordan Halliday

Mock 'Tuna' Chickpea Spread

I love chickpeas. Maybe not as much as my buddy Meagan (The Snarky Chickpea). But almost as much.
This recipe is simple. Especially if you are just using a can of chickpeas.

INGREDIENTS:

• 15 oz (1 can) -- chickpeas
• 1 -- dill pickle spear (dill relish can be substituted)
• 1 1/2 TBS -- vegenaise
• 1 tsp -- yellow mustard
• 1 tsp -- ketchup
• 1/2 tsp -- minced garlic
• squirt -- lemon juice
• to taste -- salt
• to taste -- pepper
• (optional) -- half stick of celery

STEP 1:

Put all ingredients in a food processor











STEP 2:

Process
(a few chops will do)










STEP 3:

Put in a fancy dish and serve with pita chips or spread over toasted bread.

STEP 4:

Enjoy.










-Jordan Halliday