Black Bean Burgers

Made awesome black bean burgers with whoopie pan (see link below to get yours at Amazon).  It helps hold them together, came out perfect.  No more falling apart.  I found out also, the more vegetables (finely chopped) and less mashed beans, the better taste and not mushy.

Black Bean Burgers

1 can black beans mashed

1 small onion finely chopped

1 red bell pepper finely chopped

1 cup shredded carrots 

1 can diced tomatoes (well drained)

1 cup corn (whole kernel or frozen)

2 Tbsp Chia seeds (soaked-equal amount of water)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp turmeric

2 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp tomato paste

1/2 - 1 cup wheat Breadcrumbs 

I found some refried black beans at Big Lots but you can use canned black beans mashed.  Organic..no extra junk..lol.  I added; chopped onion, red bell pepper, canned tomatoes, corn and shredded carrots.  Also, about 2 Tablespoons of soaked chia seeds for egg replacement (you can use ground flaxseed).  Spices were garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste.  Also added ground wheat crackers I did in food processor to make them thick enough to hold together. I kept my hands wet while shaping patties.  Placed on nonstick whoopie pan.  I did do a quick spray of oil to make sure they did not stick.  Baked at 350-375 until light brown.  I cooked 20 min at 350 degrees...flipped them over with spatula...cooked 20 min more.  Came out nice and crispy. Found the thinner ones were better.  Didn't want them too dry, so I did use broiler to get darker brown and a little crunchy.  It made about 12 medium patties.  They were even better next day.  It has consistency of salmon patties.  

Feel free to adjust vegetables or spices to suit your own tastes.  Place burger on whole wheat bun topped off with vegan mayo or mustard; choice of veggies, e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, onions, salsa, Avocado...etc.

** Instead of crackers, sometimes I use the ground almond meal that I have left over from making my own almond milk.  I will post that Almond Milk recipe later.  It is so easy and tastes so much better than store bought.

***Update:  I did make them again using parchment paper instead of spraying whoopie pan with oil.  It was a bit more trouble, but well worth the effort if you are doing "No Oil".  Much better for health reasons.  

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