Thursday, May 28, 2015

Fiesta Veggie Burgers & A Nature's Path Giveaway


Nature's Path (one of my fave food companies) is celebrating a special anniversary - they have been family-owned and proudly Canadian for 30 years! In 1967, with just $7 in their pockets and a $1,500 loan, the Nature’s Path co-founders opened the country's first vegetarian restaurant. They started Nature’s Path out of the back of that restaurant in 1985.

I often use Nature's Path cereals in my recipes - just last night I made breaded tofu using the first product the company ever produced - Fruit Juice Sweetened Corn Flakes. In the spirit of spring/summer, I'm sharing one of Nature's Path's delicious recipes - Fiesta Veggie Burgers. Made with black beans, veggies and Nature’s Path Flax Plus Flakes, these little yummy patties are sure to be a hit at any family dinner, barbecue or potluck. (And read on for a Nature's Path giveaway!)

Fiesta Veggie Burgers with Flax Plus Flakes



by Nature's Path
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Keywords: vegan vegetarian summer spring
Ingredients (4 servings)
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 can (19 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable juice pulp purée
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp egg replacer
  • 1 cup Nature’s Path Flax Plus Flakes, finely crushed in food processor
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 Whole Grain buns
Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in skillet set over medium heat.
2. Add carrot, onion, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano and pepper.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Cool completely.
5. Add vegetable mixture, 1 1/2 cups black beans, juice pulp and lime juice to food processor.
6. Sprinkle in egg replacer.
7. Pulse until combined.
8. Transfer to bowl.
9. Mix in remaining beans, flakes and cilantro until combined.
10. Divide the mixture into 4 1/2-cup portions.
11. Shape into 1-inch thick patties.
12. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
13. Line baking tray with parchment paper, set aside.
14. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
15. Cook patties in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and heated through.
16. Place patties on prepared baking tray and bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly firm and crusted.
17. Serve patties in buns with desired toppings.
Tip: For a true fiesta flare, top Veggie Burgers with Tex Mex condiments such as salsa, guacamole and pickled jalapenos.

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Nature’s Path 30th Anniversary Giveaway!


Nature's Path is giving one Woman in Real Life reader a fun prize pack including 3 limited edition 30th anniversary boxes of cereal and granola, 3 product vouchers, a 1-year subscription to Organic Life magazineplus 2 additional free subscriptions for your family and friends (via on-pack promotion). Prize may not be exactly as shown. Contest is open to Canadian and US residents only. Enter using the rafflecopter below until June 17th.

Have you tried Nature's Path products before?

100 comments:

  1. No, this will be my first time trying them. Brittney House

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  2. Nope,I have not tried them.
    I don't recall ever seeing them,either!
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  3. one of my favourite cereals is their Red Berry!
    jan

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  4. My absolute favorite is the Dark Chocolate Macaroon granola. So yummy!

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    1. I have never seen that! Sounds incredible. :)

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  5. I have and my favourite is Love Crunch Apple Crumble

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  6. Yes I have and right now my fave is the Pumpkin Flax Granola - love mixing it with some dried fruit and yogurt. (Judy Cowan)

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  7. I've had their granola (good) and their gluten-free waffle mix (ok) before. The veggie burger recipe sounds great, but definitely a lot more work than the pre-made ones...

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    1. Yes, pre-made veggie burgers are definitely convenient, but if you have some time, homemade is always nice. :)

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  8. No, I don't think I've tried the, but I want to.

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  9. The pumpkin flax granola is a favorite. So tasty!


    roblyn66 at yahoo dot com

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  10. Love Crunch dark chocolate & red berry

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  11. I've had their instant oatmeal.

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  12. I love their Optimum Power blueberry flax cereal =)

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  13. I haven't tried Nature's Path products yet

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  14. I have not tried Natures Path products.

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  15. I like a bunch of their cereals

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  16. yes I have,I love the Natures Path homestyle waffles.

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  17. I love Nature's Path cereals and my favourite is their smart bran!

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  18. I've tried their cereals and they are delicious, excited to try other products!

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  19. I love their products. We often buy their Variety Pack Hot Oatmeal.

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  20. I have tried Natures Path before - I really like the Pumpkin and Spice granola bars

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  21. I have not tried Nature's Path yet. I would love to try one of their granola cereals for breakfast, though.

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  22. I'm currently hooked on the hemp granola....love the texture!

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  23. Leslie:
    I've never tried this product, but I would like to.
    leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com

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  24. Dayle b
    No, have not tried these tasty sounding products.

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  25. I love the granola products. I enjoy them with my vanilla yogurt

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  26. My favourite product is the Chia Plus™ Coconut Chia Granola

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  27. Yes I have and one of my favorites is the love crunch granola

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  28. Yes I have and eat the pumpkin flax granola daily

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  29. I haven't tried them yet, but the Pumpkin flax granola sounds really good.

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  30. My Favourite is Kirkland Signature by Nature’s Path Organic Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds

    SueSueper Sue

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  31. No, I have not tried Nature's Path products before.

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  32. new to me, can't wait to try some. thanks

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  33. Yes I have tried the products and I buy the Flax Plus Multibran Flakes. They are delicious.
    Florence C

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  34. I haven't tried their products but would like to

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  35. I have not tried their products yet, but would love too

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  36. Their Love Crunch dark chocolate granola is my fave. I eat it everyday for breakfast, with my yogurt.

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  37. love the Dark Chocolate Macaroon granola

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  38. I love their cereals and granolas

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  39. I've tried many of their cereals. I like the chocolate love crunch.

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  40. I have not yet tried Natures' Path products, but would like to.

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  41. I've tried their crackers and really like them.

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  42. I know I've tried their products before but I'm not sure which ones. =)

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  43. Nature's Path Blueberry Cinnamon Flax is one of our favourite cereals.

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  44. I am a huge fan of Nature's Path Blueberry Cinnamon Flax.

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  45. I've tried Nature's Path crackers and granola. Vanilla Almond Granola is my favorite.

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  46. I've tried their granola before, but I can't recall what flavor it was only that I really liked it!

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  48. I love their Heritage Flakes breakfast cereal and their granola.

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  49. I love the love crunch, especially the apple one (Andrea Amy)

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  50. I know I've tried their products before, but I don't remember which one.

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  51. Have not tried it yet but looks great!

    spazsss@yahoo.ca

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  52. No I have not but I am very curious about their products.

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  53. Yes, I've tried the oatmeal.

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  54. No, this will be my first time trying them

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  55. Yes, I have tried Nature's Path products before. My favourite product is their Pumpkin-N-Spice Flax Plus Granola Bars

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  56. I like the Pumpkin Flax Granola.

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  57. I have not tried Nature's Path products before but have always wanted to.

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  58. No, I've never tried Natures Path products but I would love to try their corn flakes and flax seed cereals!

    texan_michael AT yahoo DOT com

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  59. I love Nature's Path they have awesome granola bars!

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  60. I tried their bars I really liked them!

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  61. No i have never tried this before , heard amazing things about it tho ... thanks for the chance Treen Goodwin rafflecopter name :)

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  62. i have not tried this yet but im sure i would enjoy iy

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  63. yes, i have! I like the Qi'a super food cereal!

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  64. I have not yet tried Nature's Path products. Deana

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  65. I just love the Love Crunch granolas. Gingerbread and Dark Chocolate with Berries are 2 of my favorites. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  66. No I have never tried it before

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  67. I have not tried Natures Path products yet.

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  68. I have never tried them before.

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  69. I've never tried this brand before, but my husband eats their granola cereal a lot and loves it

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  70. I've never tried them but my niece told me they are really good! (Suzi)

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  71. I have never tried Nature's Path before.

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  72. We enjoy the Nature's Path cereals but haven't tried any of their other products yet.

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  73. I haven't tried them. But they sound like a great variety of healthy goods!

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  74. I haven't tried them, but I would like to as they are healthy.

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  75. Yes, I have tried their products and I am a huge fan! I like their Sunrise Crunchy Maple Cereal.

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  76. I think I have tried a few but I don't recall which ones.

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  77. Yes, I love the granola cereal.
    shawnac68@hotmail.com

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  78. I have never tried Nature's Path products so I don't have a favorite. I would love to try them, though!

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  79. Nope I have not tried them yet.

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  80. I have and I really like Love Crunch Apple Crumble

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  81. I have not tried any of them yet but I would love to. I love granola.

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  82. I have not tried Nature's Path yet, but would love to! I'd love to start with their cereals!

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  83. We have tried a few of their products and have the Pumpkin Flax Granola sitting in the pantry right now. :)

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  84. I want to try it and have not tried

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  85. Yes, I love their pumpkin flax granola!

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