Sagey Leek and White Bean Patties (Vegan)

Step 1

Soak chia seeds with bean water, or vegetable stock or water.

Step 2

In a pot, on medium high heat sear mushrooms in olive oil for 6-8 minutes stirring often.  When they start to brown add celery, leeks and garlic, sage, rosemary.  Saute another 8 minutes or so until leeks soften.  Add salt and white pepper, set aside in a large bowl.

Step 3

Process bread crumbs to somewhere between a coarse and fine meal.  Add sunflower seeds and process just enough to break seeds down a bit.  Remove from processor adding to the leek mushroom mixture.

Step 4

Process beans until chunky smooth add to the bowl.

Step 5

Into the soaked chia seeds, mix Better than Boullion Paste and vinegar until totally incorporated.  Mix into the bowl with all other ingredients.

Step 6

With a scoop or your hands form patties and place on a baking sheet with parchment or a baking sheet.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Step 7

At this point you can refrigerate up to 3 days before serving.

Step 8

To serve: Fry patties over medium high heat with 2-3 tablespoons of avocado oil, 3-5 minutes each side until a golden crust forms.  Add more oil as needed.