FEATURE SUPERFOODS:  BLACK BEANS, CARROTS, CUMIN

This take on the go clean snack is a  perfect pick me up to keep your blood sugar from crashing  and great within an hour post workout!  The black beans provide alkalizing protein while the carrots give you a blast of beta carotene to bolster immunity.  The trio is rounded by anti-inflammatory cumin which will help your muscles repair for your next workout!

Prep 15 Mins| Cook Time 20 Mins | Ready in 30 Min| Makes 4 Patties

Ingredients

• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 ( 16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• ½ onion , diced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup flax emulsion ( 1 cup ground flax seeds, 3 cups water; bring to a simmer until thickened 2 minutes, put remainder in ice cube trays and freeze ¼ cup = 1 egg)
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• ½ cup enerjiVe™ quinoa crisps crumbs or your favorite crisp crumbs ( grind in mini food processor or crush in ziplock bag)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly spread 1 tsp coconut oil over a baking sheet
2. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty
3. In a food processor, add bell pepper, onion , carrots, and garlic .  Pulse until finely chopped.  Add mashed black beans.
4. In a small bowl, stir together flax emulsion, chili powder, cumin, curry and chili sauce.
5. Stir the flax emulsion mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in enerjiVe™ quinoa crisps  crumbs or your favorite baked crisp crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
6. Place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

TIP: To punch more protein simply add a scoop of a high powered protein powder!  I always multiply this recipe X 4 to cover my family with a few extra to freeze!

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 198 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg

 Naturopathic Dr Joel

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