MATERIALS
Makes 6 burgers
1 1/3 cup oats
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup salsa or Rotel
3/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4-1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup corn
Serve with: whole wheat bun, guacamole/avocado, salsa, chipotle aioli
PROCEDURE
1. Add all ingredients to food processor except corn and pulse a few times leaving some black beans whole for texture.
3. Stir in corn. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat. Shape into patties using ~1/2 cup of the mixture for each one.
5. Bake ~25 minutes. You'll know burgers are done when they start to get crispy and hold together well.
VARIATION
Sub smoked paprika or regular paprika for chipotle chile powder. Sub pinto beans for black beans.
Add sauteed onions and/or mushrooms for extra flavor.
THE RUNDOWN
There is a good chance you already have all of the ingredients for this black bean burger in your pantry right now. And if you don't, then you should get to work on stocking your pantry with the staples. Pro tip - the chipotle chile powder gives it a smoked flavor and adds a little spice. If you aren't a fan, you can omit or replace with paprika or smoked paprika. The great thing about veggie burgers is you can taste test the mixture before cooking and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Adapted from: Fat Free Vegan Kitchen