BB & Q Burgers (Black Beans & Quinoa),
a quick proof of concept
Nature's authentic faux beef burgers.
(try black beans instead of black soybeans,
but the soybeans have more protein)
Ingredients:
1 cup tri-color quinoa, rinsed
1 2/3 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic granules
2 tbsp dried parsley
3 tbsp light oat bran
2 tbsp virgin olive oil
15oz can black soybeans, rinsed & mashed
1 1/2 cups diced sweet onion
1/3 cup dried chives
Directions:
Lightly oil 8" x 10" baking dish.
In medium sauce pan, simmer quinoa in water
just until water is absorbed (about 20 min.).
Immediately stir in ingredients as listed
(stir well before adding olive oil, etc.,
then stir well again to complete).
Press mixture into baking dish,
then cover with plastic wrap,
and refrigerate overnight.
To cook, carefully cut mixture into patties
and fry in olive oil until lightly browned
(or quickly fry on both sides, then cover
and let patties heat in pan).
For better presentation, chill mixture,
form into patties and refrigerate between sheets
of plastic wrap. Add 3 tbsp egg whites to mixture
(before olive oil) to increase firmness.
Also try with
Pincha Pasta Sauce
(easy to make when you're pinched for time)
Combine 10oz can tomato soup, 1/2 tsp garlic granules,
3 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried basil, 6oz can tomato paste,
6oz can cold water, 1 tbsp virgin olive oil.
Stir ingredients well before adding olive oil.
Refrigerate overnight for flavors to blend.
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Breakfast Patties 
Sprinkle rubbed sage on the patties before cooking
(or stir into the mixture before refrigeration).
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Meat Loaf
Press mixture into lightly oiled loaf pan,
top with
Pasta Sauce (optional), bake at 350F
55 min. in pre-heated oven.
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Simply Ketchup
(when ketchup is a health food)
Combine two 6oz cans tomato paste with 3 cans cold water,
1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic granules, 3 tsp chili powder,
1 tsp dried basil, and 1/8 tsp Vitamin C Crystals.
Refrigerate overnight, then stir before first serving.
Add 1/4 tsp sugar for a bit of sweetness.
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Appeteasers
Re:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/ ... art-health
"Just Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Can Improve Heart Health"
Try another healthy spoonable on a crisp or whatever:
Combine 6oz can tomato paste, 1/2 cup water,
1/2 tsp garlic granules, 1 tbsp virgin olive oil.
To upgrade, serve with fresh basil leaves.
Rod
Note his nutritious Vegan Farro Minestrone
Who knew 
Re: 
sigh...
Ice cream had become occasional, mostly to control weight, but increasing price