Apple Mint Lassi and Simple Bean Burger

by | May 3, 2015 | Food, Recipe

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I’m restoring a bunch of recipes that my website lost, and this process feels a bit like uncovering some old treasures. Isn’t it funny how you can love a recipe, think you’ll make it time and again, and yet somehow forget about it. Until your technology fails or you misplace that recipe book and then you discover again the things that you had lost and forgotten.

Let me know if these recipes are worth the uncovering.

Apple Mint Lassi Recipe

Perfect for the warmer weather we’re loving in Vancouver! Cucumber, mint, apple, lemon, and yogurt are all cooling. This is also a great detox cleansing shake. Easy to make and delicious too! Note that this recipe is modified from Alive magazine’s recipe, but not everyone has a juicer or wants the task of cleaning the juicer (I have one, but hate cleaning it!).

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Ingredients

1 cup apple juice
1 lemon, squeeze for the juice
1/4 cucumber
1 handful of fresh mint
1 handful of spinach
2 Tbsp (30 mL) unflavoured yoghurt (choose organic, if possible)
1 tsp (5 mL) green food powder
Ice (optional)

Instructions

Simple: Blend and drink.

Simple Bean Burger Recipe

I tried the Southwestern version I’ve written here, but check the link for other options. Or make your own version.

Modified from Cook Without a Book: Meatless Meals by Pam Anderson (no, that’s not Pamela Anderson, the Baywatch star, but she is a vegetarian, so would probably approve this option).

Ingredients

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) black beans (but other options are possible)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs (I used gluten-free)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten (free range, organic preferred or use one of these vegan options)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup prepared salsa (if you’re wimpy like me, choose mild)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain the cans of beans and mash them in a bowl. They don’t need to be completely mashed; some whole ones will add texture.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
  3. If necessary, add a little more salsa if too dry or bread crumbs if too wet.
  4. Mix until the mixture holds together but is not wet.
  5. Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into 4-inch patties.
  6. Heat coconut, grape, or avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the patties and cook, turning only once, until a crisp brown crust forms on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
  8. Top the burgers as desired.