Black Bean & Tofu Burgers

I accidentally bought a CASE of tofu last week only to get it home and discover that it expires in two weeks. Therefore, I am making all the tofu 'tings.

I have already made this particular recipe twice because it is SO easy, SO fast, and simply delish!

I also made my Black Bean & Tofu burgers LIVE over on the Rythmia Facebook page, if you want to see me do it in video form (see below)

Black Bean & Tofu Burgers

• 1/2 cup cooked black (or red) beans

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup oats (or crushed tortilla chips like I used in the video!)

• 1/2 cup salsa (mild to hot; chef's choice!)

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or basil

• 2 tbsp ground flax seed

• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder

• 340-350g organic sprouted tofu (pressed of excess water)

• burgers buns + toppings

Preheat BBQ or oven to 350F.

Pulse beans, garlic, oats, salsa, fresh herbs, flax, chili powder and salt in food processor until well combined.

Crumble in tofu and pulse to combine.

Form into 4 to 6 patties and chill 1-2 hours before baking or grilling. Bake at 350F for 20-30 mins , or just until a crust forms and burger is well heated through.

Sweet Potato Rosti

(photo courtesy of Aly Shoom)

This simple summer salad was inspired by a recipe I saw in a magazine. I made a big bowl of my massaged kale, and then topped it with some cooked black beans and edamame tossed in sea salt & chili powder. Then I baked up some rostis to top the dish, sort of like healthy, vitamin A filled croutons!

What you need:

• 2 c raw sweet potato, grated

• 1/2 c green onion, diced

• 3 tbsp coconut flour

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp. fried red chilli flakes

• a handful of fresh cilantro chopped

• Sea salt, to taste

• Coconut oil, just to grease the pan. I used a coconut oil spray.

How you do:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degreed F. Place a piece of parchment on a baking sheet. Grease the paper with your oil

2. Squeeze the grated raw sweet potato to remove most of the liquid.

3. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl until combined.

4. Shape 1/4 cup of the sweet potato mix into patties. Place onto parchment lined tray, and press flat slightly. Spray/brush the top of the patty with a bit more oil.

5. Bake for 30-40 mins (this will vary depending on how thick your patties are!) until the edges are golden and the taters are cooked through.