Healthy Sandwiches

Beet Burgers

�  1 tbsp finely grated raw beet
�  1/2 c cooked oats 
�  1 c uncooked oats 
�  1/2 c walnuts, chopped 
�  1/4 c almonds, chopped 
�  2 tbsp sesame seeds 
�  1 tbsp vegex or McKays "Beef" flavored seasoning 
�  1/4 c minced green pepper, 
�  1/4 c celery 
�  1/4 c onion 
�  1/4 tsp thyme 
�  1/4 tsp sage 
�  1 tsp basil 
�  2 tbsp soy sauce 
�  1 tbsp food yeast flakes (optional)

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Form into patties and fry or grill until cooked through 4-6 minutes. Serve with accompaniments as desired-lettuce, tomato, tofu-mayo, non-dairy cheese, pickles, onion, etc.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30 min

Veggie Burger

�  1/2 cup cracked wheat 
�  1/4 lb green beans 
�  1 small zucchini 
�  1 small carrot, peeled 
�  1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled
�  1/2 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained 
�  1 Tbs onion, minced 
�  1 Tbs sesame tahini or peanut butter 
�  3/2 Tbs canola oil 
�  1/2 tsp curry powder 
�  1/2 tsp chili powder 
�  1/2 teaspoon salt 
�  server grinds black pepper, to taste 
�  1/2 cup bread crumbs

Cook green beans in boiling water until tender-crisp. Drain and chop finely. Cook cracked wheat in 1 cup boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover. grate the zucchini, carrot, and apple. Place shreds in a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Combine with chopped beans. In a food processor blend chickpeas, onions, garlic, tahini, curry powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and canola oil until smooth. Add to shredded mixture. Drain cracked wheat into strainer, pressing with back of spoon to extract excess liquid. Add to bowl with vegetables. Add bread crumbs. Refrigerate for one hour. With wet hands, shape into 4 burgers. Cook 3 minutes on each side on grill lightly brushed with oil.

Baked Avocado Sandwiches

�  avocado 
�  sub or grinder roll 
�  lettuce 
�  red cabbage 
�  cucumbers 
�  carrots 
�  tofutti cream cheese 
�  chives

Mix cream cheese with chives, go really heavy on the chives. Spread on rolls. Slice avocado thinly and lay on cream cheese. Peel carrots then shave with peeler. Add lettuce, cucs, red cabbage and tomatoes (if you like). Bake until bread is crispy and browned, about 10 to 15 min. Flordia avocados have about 1/2 the fat of California or Hass avocadoes.

Serves: 1

Preparation time: 5 min