# What You’ll Need:
→ Beans & Base
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
04 - 1 large egg or flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tbsp water)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
05 - 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
06 - 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Flavorings
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Cook
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ To Serve
14 - 4 burger buns
15 - Lettuce leaves
16 - Tomato slices
17 - Sliced red onion
18 - Preferred condiments such as chipotle mayo, ketchup, or mustard
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
02 - Add oats, breadcrumbs, egg or flaxseed egg, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Allow the mixture to rest 5 to 10 minutes so oats and breadcrumbs absorb moisture.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly into 4 portions and shape each into a patty.
05 - Place patties on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. Store frozen up to 3 months in freezer bag. Thaw before cooking.
06 - Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
07 - Toast buns if desired. Layer patties with lettuce, tomato, onion, and condiments before serving.
