SAVORY VEGAN OATMEAL PATTIES: EASY STARCH SOLUTION MEAL

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast provides similar umami flavor and is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

ground flaxseed

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground chia seeds

Chia seeds can be used similarly and are often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are usually cheaper and provide similar protein.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, frozen spinach, grated carrots, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, and chopped walnuts.

Add 1/2 cup marinara sauce and 1/2 cup water to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning, adding onion soup mix (start with 2 tablespoons) and mix again.

Use a quarter cup measurement to scoop the mixture and form patties.

Place the patties on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 15 minutes on one side.

After 15 minutes, flip the patties and bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Serve with gravy made from a vegan gravy mix if desired.

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