Black Bean Burgers

What you’ll need:

•	1 - 15 oz can of black beans
•	1/3 cup chopped onion
•	½ cup chopped walnuts
•	1-2 garlic cloves
•	1 Tsp Cumin
•	½ Tsp Oregano
•	¾ cup bread crumbs (more if burgers are too wet)
•	1 egg
•	Salt and Pepper
•	Hot Sauce (optional: We like Chipotle Tabasco)

What to do:

1.	Place onion, garlic, and walnuts in food processor. Process until diced. Add black beans, bread crumbs, spices, and hot sauce (to taste). If you are not using a food processor, dice the onion and garlic, and use a masher for step 2.
2.	Scramble egg into medium mixing bowl. Add bean mixture from the food processor and mix with hands. Form mixture into 3-4 patties, depending on your size preference. Stack the patties in the food storage container with a piece of parchment paper separating each one. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3.	Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side, depending on your pan.
4.	Top with yogurt (or cheese), diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and cilantro. Or use those last three ingredients to make guacamole for a topping. Make up ahead of time and then just heat the patties for breakfast or lunch the next day!
*	Feel free to experiment with this recipe. For a total vegan burger, try using silken tofu instead of the egg. Try sunflower seeds instead of walnuts, or use half corn and half onion. Try adding a couple tablespoons of salsa. (also then adding more bread crumbs) This recipe is a great “whatever is on hand” recipe! (If the patties get too wet, just add some more bread crumbs.)

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