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 La Flaca Rica Vegan Burger – Chiriquí Style
Ingredients (makes 4–6 patties):

Base:
• 1 cup cooked black beans (mashed)
• ½ cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
• 1 small carrot, finely grated
• ½ small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup oat flour or blended oats (add more as needed)

Binding:
• 1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water (flax egg)

Directions:
1. Prep the Flax Egg:
In a small bowl, mix ground flax with water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to gel.
2. Mix the Burger Base:
In a large bowl, combine mashed black beans, quinoa/rice, grated carrot, onion, garlic, red pepper, and tomato paste. Stir well.
3. Season:
Add soy sauce, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
4. Bind and Shape:
Add the flax egg and oat flour. Stir until the mixture holds together. If too wet, add a bit more oat flour.
5. Form Patties:
Shape into 4–6 firm patties using your hands or a scoop.
6. Cook:
Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat with a touch of oil (or none, if oil-free). Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until crispy on the outside and heated through.

Serving Suggestions:
• Serve on a toasted whole grain bun or plantain slices
• Top with avocado slices, sautéed onions, and local tomato
• Add a drizzle of cilantro-lime vegan mayo or spicy cashew crema 

 A bold, Bahamian Vegan twist on a classic!

Ingredients for Tofu Skewers:
• 1 block firm or extra firm tofu (pressed and cut into cubes or strips)
• Skewers (wooden or metal)

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
• 2 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 4 tbsp sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp chicken-style seasoning (vegan)
• 1 tsp ginger (optional, but flavorful!)

Directions:
1. Make the sauce:
Add all sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until slightly thickened—about 3–5 minutes.
2. Prepare the tofu:
Press and cut tofu into cubes or strips. Thread them onto skewers.
3. Brush & Bake:
Place skewers on a lined baking tray. Generously brush the tofu with your teriyaki sauce.
4. Bake & Caramelize:
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5–8 minutes, then remove, brush again, and bake. Repeat this process twice to build flavor and create a beautiful caramelized glaze.
5. Serve hot:

Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. Serve with brown rice, noodles, or a fresh cucumber salad.