A Black Bean and Chickpea Burger Recipe: How to Make an Easy Veggie Burger

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a gluten-free binding option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent and is vegan.

Rinse and drain black beans and chickpeas, then mash in a large bowl until mostly smooth.

Add flour and breadcrumbs to the mashed beans and chickpeas; mix well.

In a small bowl, whisk the egg (or vegan egg replacement) until blended; add to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Form the mixture into patties, about medium size.

Cook patties in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and heated through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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