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Black Bean Burgers

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Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans or use 1 ½ cups cooked black beans

  • 2 medium cloves garlic

  • 2 green onions, ends trimmed and roughly chopped

  • 1/4 cup (30g) walnuts

  • 1/2 cup (50g) old fashioned rolled oats

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking

Directions

  • Make Black Bean Burgers
  • Drain and rinse the black beans.
  • Add the garlic to the food processor bowl and pulse until very finely chopped. Add the scallions and pulse until they are also finely chopped.
  • Scrape down the sides, then add the oats, walnuts, chili powder, smoked paprika, tamari, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup to the food processor. Process the mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup of the rinsed black beans and set them aside. Then, add the rest of the black beans to the food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth (watch our video for reference).
  • Scrape the mixture into a bowl and fold in the reserved 1/2 cup of beans. Set the mixture aside for 5 minutes so that the oats absorb any excess moisture.
  • Cook Black Bean Burgers
  • Divide the mixture into two equal portions for larger patties or four portions for smaller patties.
  • Form each portion into a round burger patty, firmly molding and pressing the mixture together so it does not fall apart.
  • Place a skillet over medium-low heat and add oil (about one tablespoon for four burgers).
  • Place the burger patties in the heated skillet. Cook until heated through, firm, and browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Gently press any loose bits back into the patties as you flip them.

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