How to Make Black Bean Burgers from Scratch

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.

Crush 2 cups of precooked black beans with a fork, leaving some chunks.

Mix 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside to thicken.

Dice 1 medium onion and 3 cloves of garlic.

Sauté the onion and garlic in a little olive oil until the onion is translucent.

Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the crushed beans.

Add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, the flax egg mixture, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dry basil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to the beans.

Incorporate all the ingredients together.

Form the mixture into patties by rolling into balls and then pressing down.

Place the burgers into a preheated oven at 350 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes on each side.

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