*/
3 canoes on lake cole

Healthy @Home Kitchen

For this week’s recipe, I am going to share our recipe for Bean Burgers and Zucchini Fries that we make in our Healthy Home Kitchen.

First, we will start with our Zucchini Fries:

2 zucchini

1 cup panko breadcrumbs or corn flake crumbs

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp dried basil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

2 eggs

 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Thinly slice zucchini into narrow strips.
  3. Whisk eggs together in a bowl.
  4. Mix panko and seasonings together in a second bowl.
  5. Dip zucchini slices in eggs and then in corn flake crumbs.
  6. Place zucchini on a cookie sheet that is covered in parchment paper and sprayed with baking spray. 
  7. Spray tops of zucchini with baking spray.
  8. Bake 10-15 minutes, or until soft and brown.

 

Source:  Chef Mary Magnetico

 

The Simplest Bean Burgers

 

2 cups well-cooked black, white, or red beans, chickpeas, or lentils, or one 14-oz can, drained 

1 onion, cut into chunks

1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant), plus more if necessary 

1 tbsp chili powder or spice mix of your choice

Salt and pepper

Bean-cooking liquid, stock, wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc. (optional) 

2 tbsp olive oil, or more as needed

 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Put the beans, onion, oats, chili powder, and some salt and pepper in a food processor. Let the machine run, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until the mixture is thoroughly combined but not puréed, about 1 minute. (If you don’t have a food processor, put everything in a large bowl and use a potato masher.) Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. You want a moist consistency that will easily form cakes. If it is too wet, add more oats; if it’s too dry, bean-cooking liquid or other liquid. In either case, add the ingredient 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse (or mash) after each addition.
  2. Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 4 large or 8 small patties; put them on the baking sheet. If you have time, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Put the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the patties. Cook, undisturbed, until brown and crisp on one side, 3 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if the pan looks dry, then turn the burgers over carefully with a spatula and cook until they feel firm and are browned on the other side, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot or warm. 

 

Bean-and-Cheese Burgers: Stir 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, cheddar, Swiss, Jack, mozzarella, or other cheese into the mixture right before forming into patties. 

 

Bean-and-Greens Burgers: Add 1 cup cooked greens, squeezed dry, to the food processor in Step 1. If mixing by hand, chop before adding.

Source:  How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman, https://www.markbittman.com/recipes-1/the-simplest-bean-burgers

 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessie Emmons

More posts by


Events Calendar

See What's Happening And Plan Your Next Trip

Browse Events

Request Rates

Get Info and Book Your Group or Family Retreat Today!

Request Rates

Contact Us

Have Questions or Need Some Specific Info?

Get In Touch

Join Us In Our Mission to Give the Gift of Life-Changing Experiences!