How to Make The Best Black Bean Burgers

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great binder and reduces cholesterol.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Whole grain buns add nutrients.

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Dried beans are more affordable and can be cooked in bulk.

Place half of a red onion, 4 cloves of garlic, and 1 or 2 chipotle in adobo peppers into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

Drain and rinse 2 (15 ounce) cans of black beans, then add them to the food processor and pulse again, leaving some beans whole for texture if desired.

Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Add 2 eggs, 1 cup of plain unseasoned breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Stir and mash the eggs into the mixture until well combined and evenly distributed.

Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to scoop out the mixture and shape it into patties with your hands, making about 6 patties.

Optionally, freeze any patties you won't use today.

To cook, heat a skillet on the stove and add a little olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan.

Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, flipping gently after 5 minutes.

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