Vicki Cosio, vegan tennis champ, shares some delicious recipes with us that are guaranteed to being the secret to perfecting your backhand! You can find more about Vicki here.
Black Bean Walnut Bites
by Vicki Cosio
1 1/2 cup cooked black beans
4 tablespoons Braggs Liquid Aminos
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 1/2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
Several drops of liquid smoke
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped red pepper
1/3 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2/3 cup vital wheat gluten
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Mash black beans well with a fork, until it resembles refried beans. Add other ingredients. Shape into 4 large burgers or 8 small burgers. Sauté in coconut oil until nicely browned on both sides. Serving: Place on a large lettuce leaf and top with garlic cashew cheese (recipe below).
Garlic Cashew Cheese
2 cups of raw cashew pieces (soaked in water overnight)
1/2 cup of water
1 1/2 teaspoon of rice vinegar (unseasoned) or apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoon of nutritional yeast
1 1/4 teaspoon of mellow red miso
5 – 8 cloves of fresh garlic
1 teaspoon of sea salt (or to taste)
Dash of agave nectar (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until well blended and smooth. Dollop on top of Black Bean Walnut Bites.
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