As I work with our Blue Zones Health patients who are embracing a whole food plant-based diet, or simply upping their intake of plants for health, I hear again and again that they want “simple and good”. This Blue Zones recipe fills the bill on both fronts. They are nutritious, flavorful, hold together well, and reheat easily for repeat meals. You can customize the seasoning to your liking—even substitute 1 ¼ cup cooked cooled quinoa for the 1 cup oat flour.
Makes 5—4” burgers
Using a small bowl, mixt flax into the water and set aside to thicken
Preheat oven to 375 F and use a non-stick baking sheet or line with parchment paper
In a blender, blend oats until they resemble coarse-ground flour, or use oat flour
Mash beans with a potato masher until most of the beans are broken up. Add the oat flour, and all seasonings. Mix well but don’t over blend (which I did in the video). Add 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional), and some fresh-ground pepper, and taste for flavor and amend, if necessary.
Form into 5-4”, or 6 smaller patties. Bake for 15-20 minutes per side, being sure that the centers are baked firm, and outside has a crisp to it.
Serve on buns, wraps, or make lettuce wraps with your favorite burger fillings.
ENJOY.
