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Vegan Black Bean Burger

Amazing Black Bean Burgers

Inspire Create Wellness ~Mari J
These Black Bean Burgers are amazing and they can be made ahead of time for a simple weeknight meal. You can even freeze the leftovers (if you have any). Plus, they are super versatile. Serve them on a bun, in a rice bowl, as taco filling, and more!
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Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Organic Black Beans - Recipe here: www.inspirecreatewellness.com/organic-beans/
  • 1/2 cup Organic Red Onion - Diced
  • 1 Organic Jalapeno - Diced
  • 1/2 cup Organic Frozen Corn
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Organic Oats
  • 1/4 cup Wheat Germ
  • 2 Tbs Flax Meal
  • 2 Tbs Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Organic Cumin
  • 1 tsp Organic Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Organic Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Organic Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Organic Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Organic Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Organic Cayenne Pepper - optional
  • 1 Organic Green Pepper - chopped
  • 1 Organic Carrot - chopped
  • 3/4 cup Organic Cilantro (stems & leaves) - chopped

Instructions
 

  • Start by cooking dry organic black beans in the Instant Pot. Allow beans to cool before adding to oats and veggies. You can use canned beans, however, the flavor will not be the same.
  • Diced red onion and jalapeno pepper (with or without seeds). Heat skillet with olive oil and sauté red onion, jalapeno, and corn until soft & golden brown. This should take less than 5 minutes.
  • Add oats to a food processor and pulse until they look somewhat like quick oats and flour combined. Add the wheat germ, nutritional yeast, flax meal, and all the spices (cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion & garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (optional). Pulse until blended and then transfer the oats and spices into a large bowl.
  • Add the green pepper, carrot, and cilantro to the food processor and pulse just until they are finely chopped. Don't over process these veggies. You want them chopped, not blended smooth. Pour chopped veggies on top of oats & spices.
  • Next, add the black beans to the food processor and pulse until they begin come together but still have some beans showing. Add the sautéed red onion, jalapeno, and corn mixture to the beans and pulse a few more times. Then transfer bean mixture to the large bowl with the oats and veggies.
  • Mix everything in the bowl together. It should easily form 1 large patty in the bowl.
  • Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, scoop out the black bean mixture and form into 6 patties.
  • Place the finished patties on a large plate or small baking tray and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes prior to the cooking patties. This is important as it will give the ingredients time to form together and be ready for grilling.
  • Once the black bean burgers are chilled, heat a small amount of olive oil and grill the burgers for about 5 minutes per side (or until golden brown) over medium heat. Then enjoy!

Notes

Black Bean Burgers are great on a bun with avocado, tomatoes, and leafy greens.  They are also amazing in rice bowls or for taco salad.  Try crumbling the burgers for a plant-based taco or burrito filling.  They also make a great filling for homemade taquitos. 
Left over burger patties can be frozen and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.