Not Your Store-Bought Black Bean Burgers

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook brown rice as instructed on the package and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a nontoxic, non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Once hot, add raw walnuts and toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. You just want them toasted. Set aside and allow to cool.

Step 4

In the meantime, return the same skillet to medium heat. Once hot, add 1/2 Tbsp veggie broth and onion. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until onion is fragrant, soft, and translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Once walnuts are cooled, add to a blender or food processor with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt if using and pepper and blend to a fine meal. Set aside.

Step 6

Add black beans to a large mixing bowl and mash well with a fork or potato masher, leaving only a few whole beans.

Step 7

Next, to the mashed beans, add cooked rice, spiced walnut mixture, sautéed onion, and flour or flax meal and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon for 1–2 minutes, or until a moldable dough forms. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 8

Form 8–10 burger patties (depending on size you prefer) and set on a baking sheet or plate for grilling. If grilling, heat the grill and brush with oil to avoid sticking. Otherwise, heat the same skillet you used earlier to medium heat.

Step 9

Add your burgers to the skillet, about 1/2 inch apart. If there is not enough space for all of them to cook evenly then cook them in two or more batches. Cook for 3–4 minutes or until browned on one side, then flip (gently). Cook for 3–4 minutes on the other side.

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