Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 cans Black Beans
• 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice
• 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Red Onion
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 Burger Buns
• as needed Toppings (Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado)

Instructions

1. 1Drain and rinse the 2 cans of black beans. Place half of the black beans in a large bowl and mash them with a fork until mostly broken down.
2. 2Add the remaining black beans, 1 cup of cooked brown rice, 1/2 cup of gluten-free breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of red onion, 2 teaspoons 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 to the bowl with the mashed beans.
3. 3Mix all the ingredients in the bowl together thoroughly until everything is well combined. If the mixture seems too wet to form patties, add a little more of the 1/2 cup of gluten-free breadcrumbs, a tablespoon at a time, until it holds together.
4. 4Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
5. 5Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, which is about 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Carefully place the 4 patties into the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, until they are nicely browned and firm to the touch. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side, until they are also browned and heated through.
7. 7Place the cooked burger patties onto 4 burger buns and add your desired toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

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