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Beyond Burger Salad

I first tried the Beyond Meat Burger at Epcot’s Flower and Garden festival last year. I couldn’t believe how amazing it was! I immediately fell in love with it! I couldn’t wait to find it at my grocery store so I could create my own recipes. I’ve used the Beyond Meat as a substitution in several of my recipes. It’s that good!

Have you never heard of The Beyond Burger™? 

It is from the company, Beyond Meat, it’s a plant-based burger that looks, cooks and tastes like beef, but is made entirely from plants without ANY gluten, soy or GMOs. It’s good for you, the planet and delicious! 

Skip the meat and try this vegetarian alternative instead!

This Beyond Meat Burger salad is juicy and loaded with toppings like sautéed caramelized onions, red pepper, and mushrooms served over a bed of baby spinach and arugula. you can Seriously you jazz it up with any number of toppings to make it taste just like one of your favorite burgers.

Ingredients:

Burgers:

  • 1 package Beyond Burger
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper 

Caramelized Veggies

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint sliced mushrooms 
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon Liquid Aminos, or soy sauce 
  • Handful of Arugula & Baby Spinach

Instructions:

For the Caramelized Veggies:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. 

Add the sliced mushrooms, cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. 

Add the red peppers, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. 

Add chopped garlic and red pepper flakes, stir. 

Pour Liquid Aminos (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until coated and most of the liquid has cooked off. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. 

For the Burgers: 

Preheat the grill pan and olive oil over medium high heat. 

Mix beyond burger meat with seasoning.

Make 5 patties. 

Add the patties and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. 

Assemble Salad:

Place a handful of arugula and baby spinach on a plate.

Place the burger on top of greens and top with the Caramelized Veggies. 

Drizzle your favorite dressing & enjoy!

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Spicy Tofu Tacos

Spicy, crumbly, and packed with protein and fiber, these tasty healthy tacos are ready in less than 30 minutes!

It’s super easy to make these delicious healthy tacos! Just crumble up a block of extra-firm tofu, coat it in spices, and then bake  in the oven. The crumbles darken and get dry and crunchy. Just layer on a tortilla, with your favourite toppings. 

These tacos are spicy! You will want a refreshing glass of Scout and Cellar FIDDLENECK MUSCAT BLANC, it’s sweet with hints of mango, pineapple and honeysuckle. It’s the perfect pairing for these spicy tofu tacos!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Liquid Aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon lite maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 14-16 ounce extra-firm tofu, patted dry

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder. 

Now crumble the tofu into the bowl with your hands, and mix together using a large spoon until well combined.

Spread the tofu mixture evenly on the parchment lined pan. 

Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then give it a little stir and bake for 15 more minutes, until the tofu is golden, crispy in places and chewy.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately in corn/flour tortillas with desired toppings.

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