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  3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place! Roasted Maple-Balsalmic Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Casserole and Lentil-Mushroom Loaf If you are expecting vegan family members or guests to sit at your Thanksgiving board, you might want to include these classic vegan recipes in your menu: (About 4 servings per recipe below-- make adjustments by doubling or tripling ingredients and increasing pan size as required). 1. **Vegan Lentil & Mushroom Loaf**: Ingredients: - 1 cup cooked lentils - 1 cup chopped mushrooms - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or a non-soy product like coconut aminos or vegan Worcestershire Sauce, etc.) - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Barley-Pecan Burger Recipe (Vegan)




Barley Pecan Burger-- doesn't look the greatest, but it's the best-tasting burger, bar none!

Cook 1 C. Pot Barley in 4 C. Water until plump

Let cool. 

 Blend together:

• ½ C. Cooked Barley* with 2 Cloves Garlic 

• 1 Raw Onion, 

*2 T. Caflib (Roasted Chicory,  coffee substitute)

• 1 T. Marmite or Savorx (Vegan Beef Seasoning)

In a Large Bowl, blend together:
 
• 6 C. Dry Crumbs, 

*2 C. coarse-grind Pecans or Walnuts

• the other half of the Cooked Pot Barley

• FORM into Burgers the size of your palm

and place on a well-greased Cookie Sheet

• BAKE at 450 F for 15 to 20 minutes on Upper Oven Rack

• OPTIONAL Seasoning: Mrs.Dash Original and or Cajun

*For a gluten-free substitution, my friend Ruby suggests that you could use 1 cup cooked Buckwheat groats in place of the Barley. The burger will have ''a nice nutty flavor''.

Recipe by Wyona Hertwig. These barley-pecan burgers were one of the samples at her cooking schools and a contribution of hers to Church potlucks that were always gobbled up with delight.

Health Note: According to Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming at least 3 grams of barley beta-glucan daily can help lower blood cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Whole-grain barley, a fiber-rich grain, also helps regulate blood sugar by reducing the glucose response after meals. Regular consumption of barley-based breakfast cereals over several weeks to months can improve both cholesterol levels and blood sugar regulation. However, since barley contains gluten, it is not suitable for people with gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies.



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