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Smoky Black Bean Burgers

Pan-seared black bean patties bound with breadcrumbs and flaxseed, served on buns with tomato and greens.

Ingredients

• 2 cup black beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp flaxseed, ground
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 burger bun
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 2 tbsp ketchup

Steps

1. Stir the ground flaxseed into the water and let it thicken for 5 minutes.
2. Mash the black beans in a bowl, leaving some texture. Mix in the flax gel, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin and salt. Shape into 4 patties and chill 10 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties 6 to 7 minutes per side until crisp and heated through.
4. Toast the buns lightly, then assemble with patties, tomato, greens and ketchup.