Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans Black Beans
• 1 cup Cooked Rice
• 1/2 medium Red Onion
• 1/2 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1/2 cup Corn Kernels
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed Meal
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 Burger Buns
• Toppings of Choice

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a large bowl, thoroughly mash one 15 oz can of black beans with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the second 15 oz can of black beans (drained but not mashed), 1 cup of cooked rice, 1/2 medium red onion (finely chopped), 1/2 medium red bell pepper (finely chopped), 1/2 cup of corn kernels, 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal, 6 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
3. 3Mix all the ingredients together in the bowl until everything is well combined. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
4. 4Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
5. 5Place the 4 patties on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are heated through and feel slightly firm to the touch.
6. 6Serve the spicy black bean burgers on 4 burger buns, with your favorite toppings.

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