Black Bean Burger Patties

Serving Size: 6 patties - ¾ inch thick

Ingredients

4 cans black beans, 15. 5 ounces

1 egg

1 yellow onion, finely diced

1 green pepper, finely diced

1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced (for more heat, add a second pepper)

1 ½ teaspoon garlic, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

½ tablespoon worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (double for additional heat)

1  teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450° F

2. Open black beans and drain the liquid from the cans. Spread black beans evenly onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

3. Bake for 5 minutes until beans begin to dry out.

4. Remove the beans from the oven and place into a large mixing bowl.

5. Add in all other ingredients (sautee onion, peppers and garlic first, if you’re fancy) and mix together. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash beans and other contents in the bowl.

   Note: No need to mash completely, chunks of beans are fine and will help with patty texture.

6. Form mixture into patties by hand or using a patty mold. This mixture will make 5 - 6 patties that are about  ¾ of an inch thick.

7. Place patties onto a lined baking sheet, then bake for 20 minutes until patties are firm.

8. Add your favorite burger toppings, serve hot and enjoy!   
   

Best way to store extra patties:

• Place patties between parchment paper, place into a freezer bag and freeze. To reheat, place frozen patty onto a lined baking sheet and bake per instructions above.
  
  
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