The outstanding nutritional benefit of this veggie burger recipe is the quantity and quality of fiber and protein the beans provide. You are guaranteed to reach the recommended 25 grams of fiber daily if you add this burger to your meal plan.
Beans, oats, and nuts are high in fiber. What most people do not understand are the benefits of the special fiber found in psyllium.
Psyllium husks are seed coverings that are rich in a gelatinous, water-adsorbing substance called mucilage. It has the ability to absorb 10 to 50 times its weight in water, which contributes to a feeling of fullness. In other words, it’s all but impossible to overeat a meal that contains psyllium, making this a great meal choice for weight loss.
Ingredients
2 cups black beans or a 15-ounce can
2 cups navy beans or a 15-ounce can
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tablespoons psyllium husks
2 tablespoons chili flakes
2 tablespoons cumin
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sea salt (use less if concerned about sodium intake)
2 cups finely chopped cauliflower
1 cup whole oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, whole or coarsely ground
Directions
Soak beans at least 12 hours (change out water several times) and cook slowly until they are soft, about two hours (or use two 15-ounce, BPA-free cans of beans).
Finely chop a quarter or half a head of cauliflower in blender (this should make approximately 2 to 3 cups of cauliflower). Place in separate bowl.
Add all ingredients except cauliflower, oats, and sunflower seeds into blender and purée. Add water as needed until consistency is smooth and creamy.
Place purée in bowl with chopped cauliflower. Add in other dry ingredients (oats and sunflower seeds). Mix well.
Shape the “hamburger” dough into patties and store in refrigerator up to four or five days. For easier handling, cool dough in refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
When ready to eat, place on parchment paper with a portabella mushroom cap and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can barbecue on the top rack.
Add toppings of choice. Serve alongside a salad and root-vegetable fries.
Makes 6 to 8 burgers.
Tips
The purée makes an excellent vegan dip or pâté for wraps, chips, or veggies, so set some aside before mixing in with the dry ingredients.
For a gluten-free option, take out the oats and use more cauliflower, or add in some ground flax instead.
Mushroom caps will shrink as they lose water in the heat, so be sure to choose larger caps.
Louise Van Blyderveen is a holistic nutritionist. This article was originally published on NaturallySavvy.com
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