Chipotle Black Bean Burgers | How to Make Black Bean Burgers

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a common binder in vegan recipes.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier, gluten-free option.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Whole grain buns are a healthier choice.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumber

Cucumber provides a fresh, low-cost alternative.

Make two flax eggs by combining ground flaxseed and water, stir together and let sit for at least five minutes to thicken.

In a large mixing bowl, add one can of rinsed and drained black beans, diced chipotle peppers, minced garlic, cumin, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then mash together with a potato masher until smooth with some texture remaining.

Add the second can of rinsed and drained black beans, frozen corn kernels, salsa, Italian bread crumbs, and crushed saltine crackers to the bowl.

Add the flax eggs to the mixture and mix everything together until thick and able to hold together when picked up with a spoon.

Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, or shape into patties immediately if desired.

Preheat the griddle to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit and add a little olive oil, spreading it around.

Shape the mixture into burger patties, ensuring they are not too thick to avoid mushiness, and smooth the edges to prevent them from falling apart while cooking.

Place the patties on the griddle and flatten them out, cooking for five to seven minutes on the first side before flipping.

After flipping, cook for another five to seven minutes until golden brown, then for extra crunch, cook for an additional five minutes on each side.

Once cooked, place the burgers on buns and add mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, tomato, avocado, and lettuce or spinach.

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