The BEST Juicy Black Bean Burger EVER That Tastes Like a Real Burger!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

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

Finely chop onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the sautéed vegetables to the mashed black beans.

Stir in breadcrumbs, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until well combined.

Form the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Chill the patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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