PP Beety Burgers

Chef: Cathy Katin- Grazzini, Cathy’s Prescription Kitchen

Makes: 15-20 3” burgers depending upon the thickness

Prep Time: 40 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c raw red rice, rinsed and cooked in water or no-sodium veggie broth

• 1 med red beet, peeled and grated coarsely

• 2 cans no-sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 c thick rolled oats

• 1 t granulated onion

• 1 t granulated garlic

• Several grinds black pepper

• Sea salt to taste (optional)

• 1/3 c oil-free sundried tomatoes, rehydrated and chopped

• 2 T flaxseed, freshly ground

• 1 t apple cider vinegar

• 1 T blackstrap molasses

• 2 t lower-sodium, wheat-free tamari

• 1 t ground sumac

• 1 t tamarind concentrate

• I t liquid smoke or 3 T smoked paprika

• ½ t Dijon mustard

• 1 t ground cumin seed, preferably freshly ground

• 3 T porcini powder

• ¼ t chipotle powder, preferably freshly ground

DIRECTIONS

1. Grind your spices/mushrooms (porcini powder)/chilis, (chipotle powder( measure and set aside.

2. Cover sundried tomatoes with water and heat for 5 min or microwave for 2. Cool, drain, chop, set aside.

3. Cook the rice as you would pasta, in ample water or veggie broth. Start testing for doneness after 20 min. Rice should be firm but not crunchy. Drain and set aside.

4. Depending on the size of your food processor bowl, you may need to process in batches and then combine in a large mixing bowl. Pulse cooked rice until most grains are crudely chopped. Do not over process. Transfer to a large bowl.

5. Combine the rest of the ingredients except the oats. Process, scraping down sides, for 15 seconds. Add oats and process for an additional 15 seconds for coarser burgers or longer for more finely textured burgers.

6. Add the chopped rice. Mix with your hands. Correct seasoning as desired.

7. Shape patties and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and flip. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden and firm when you press.

8. Build your burgers with your favorite condiments and toppings and dig in!

For this recipe: PP Cathy's Kitchen Beety Burgers

Cathy Katin-Grazzini, a seasoned plant-based nutritional coach and chef, teaches the profound health benefits of plant-based nutrition, without oil, by working with patients to prevent, treat and often reverse their chronic disease conditions through lifestyle counseling, group immersion programs, and her empowering cooking classes. Visit Cathy at her website, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Watch for Cathy’s cookbook, coming in Spring 2022.