Living Without Type 1 - Post 2

Guacamole

fresh avacados

sea salt

lemon juice

Black Bean Burgers

(Taken from The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook www.elanaspantry.com)

3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil

1 medium onion, coarsley chopped

5 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

1 med. red bell pepper, 1/4 inch cubes

2 cups black beans, cooked

2 tsp. sea salt

1 T. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground chipotle

1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro

3 large eggs

1/2 c blanched almond flour

Heat 1 T. of grapeseed oil in large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion for 8-10 minutes then add the garlic and bell pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes more, until softened.

In a large bowl, combine onion mixture and all other ingredients. Form the mixture into 2-inch patties. Heat the remaining 2 T. of grapeseed oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-6 minutes per side, until browned on the edges. Top with sautéed onions.