Black Bean Burgers

These delicious black bean burgers offer a perfect, healthy alternative to other burger recipes without sacrificing the taste. The rich flavor of the patties combined with a variety of fresh, juicy and creamy toppings makes a wonderful meal to enjoy with family or friends. Serve in a gluten free bun to keep the meal entirely gluten free.

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Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked black beans (approximately 1 can)
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 red onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup ground chia seeds
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 tbsp each: thyme leaves, sage leaves, poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Topping Ideas:

• tomato slices
• cucumber slices
• lettuce
• avocado slices
• grilled onions
• hummus

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

In a sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup of water. Add onions and garlic over high heat, stirring until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add more water if needed to keep from sticking.

In a food processor, pulse walnuts, ground chia seeds, parsley, thyme, sage, poultry seasoning, paprika and sea salt until coarse crumbles are formed. Set aside in a medium mixing bowl. 

Place black beans, garlic and onions in the food processor and pulse five times until roughly combined. Add shredded zucchini and pulse three more times. Add to the contents of the mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients together until well combined. 

Form into small patties about 3 inches across and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve in gluten free buns with the toppings of your choice.

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This item posted: 14-Jan-2020