THE BEST PLANT BASED BLACK BEAN BURGER 🍔 Nothing Impossible about it!

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Ground flaxseed adds fiber and healthy fats.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: leafy greens (for wrapping)

Whole grain buns provide more nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective cooking oil.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often less expensive and adds crunch.

Start by sautéing 1 whole onion until lightly browned with a bit of char for extra flavor.

Add the sautéed onion to a food processor.

Add 1/2 cup of oat flour to absorb excess liquid and prevent a mushy burger.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika for flavor.

Add 3 tablespoons of flax meal and 1.5 tablespoons of psyllium husk powder (optional for firmness).

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 2 tablespoons of salsa, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.

Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon of Bragg's liquid aminos or soy sauce.

Add 2 teaspoons of lime juice and cracked pepper to taste.

Pulse the mixture in the food processor until you still have some identifiable chunks of black beans and onion.

Form the mixture into four burger patties, flattening them slightly.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the patties on a pan and bake for 25 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until firm.

Assemble the burger with a regular bun, adding salsa, lettuce, and tomato.

Let the burgers cool slightly for better firmness before serving.

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