Speedy Black Bean Burgers

Submitted by gailanng

"A Meghan Gilmore recipe: No Excuses Detox. Freezable."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 16

ingredients

• 15 ounces can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons fine sea salt (if substituting table salt, use less)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 red onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• coconut oil (optional) or canola oil, for frying (optional)
• 6 -8 hamburger buns

• Toppings

• arugula
• avocado, slices
• red onion, slices
• mayonnaise (or condiment of choice)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (if you plan to bake them) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an “S” blade, combine the beans, oats, salt, carrot, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, bell pepper, onion and parsley. Process until a uniform mixture that sticks together is created. The mix shouldn’t be super smooth and may even resemble the texture of ground beef.
3. Use a 1/3-cup measure to scoop the burger mixture and use your hands to press into patties about 3/4 inch thick, making 6 to 8 evenly sized patties.
4. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. To Bake: Bake for 15 minutes, then gently flip with a spatula and bake for 10 minutes more. The patties are done when the outside is dry and crisp, but the inside is still tender.
6. To Pan-Fry: Heat a small amount of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and place a patty in the center of the pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the spatula easily slides under a crisp side, then flip and cook the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining patties, greasing the pan as needed to prevent sticking.
7. Serve warm with toppings on a bun.
8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. (Be sure to place parchment paper or waxed paper between each patty to prevent sticking.) To reheat, simply heat the burgers in a skillet on both sides until the centers are warm.