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Spicy Vegan Chili Burger

makes 4 large patties

15 ounce can of kidney beans, drained
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice, short grain (the stickier the better)
1/2 tsp liquid smoke
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp hemp seeds
1 tsp salt-free chili spice powder (blend)
3/4 tsp paprika
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/3 cup finely chopped kale
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 link (about 1/3 cup) of Spicy Vegan Sausage, diced (optional)
*Field Roast or Tofurky brands
1/4 tsp salt
fine black pepper to taste

*my “salt-free chili powder” contained black pepper, paprika, onion, garlic, ground chili, turmeric and more.

optional add-in’s:
* roasted corn
* chopped peanuts
* lentils
* chopped bell pepper
* parsley
* ground flax seeds
* diced cooked sweet potato
* drizzle of pumpkin seed oil
* my favve… diced jalapeno and/or cayenne for more HEAT
..and more..

For burger assembly, I used:
* Sprouted Wheat Buns
* spicy mustard and chipotle vegan mayo (a dash of chipotle powder to regular vegan mayo)
* tomato + onion + lettuce +sprouts
* avocado tossed in lemon juice and pepper

Directions:

1. Add your cooked brown rice and drained kidney beans to a large mixing bowl. With a large fork, mash the kidney beans. Mash at least 60-75% of the beans to create a pasty texture.
2. Toss in all the remaining ingredients - add the nutritional yeast one teaspoon at a time and use to thicken as needed. It also adds a lot of savory cheezy flavor.
3. Heat 1 Tbsp of safflower oil in a large saute pan.
4. Shape patties. You should get about 4 large patties from this recipe.
5. Add patties to sizzling hot oil. Allow patties to absorb some of the oil then quickly flip so that each side gets a thin layer of oil for the saute process.
6. Cook about 3 minutes on each side. You want the burgers to be well-browned, but not burnt. I like to finish my burgers in the oven by baking at 350 for about ten minutes - this really crisps the edges up nicely. This step is optional though.
7. Remove from oven or saute pan and place on a plate until ready to assemble burgers.

No Fry Method! Yes, you could absolutely just bake these burgers in the oven. I’d suggest 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Or do a combo method of a quick saute then finish in the oven to bake.

Assemble with: green leaf lettuce, sprouts, avocado, chipotle vegan mayo, spicy mustard, tomato, dash of pepper, and sprouted wheat buns. Serve warm.