Best Veggie Burger Black Bean (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Veggie burger patties

01 - 1/4 cup ground flax
02 - 1/2 cup water
03 - 3 cups cooked black beans (2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed)
04 - 1 cup cashews or almonds, sunflower seeds
05 - 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa, white rice
06 - 1/2 cup chopped parsley
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
08 - 1/3 cup chopped green onions
09 - 1 cup bread crumbs or gluten free option
10 - 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
11 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste

→ Easy burger sauce

13 - 1/2 cup vegan mayo
14 - 4 tablespoons ketchup
15 - 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
16 - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
17 - 2 teaspoons white vinegar
18 - Few shakes black pepper

→ For serving

19 - Burger buns of choice
20 - Lettuce or arugula
21 - Tomato slices
22 - Red onion slices
23 - Mayo, mustard, ketchup, pickles
24 - Cheese slices (e.g., Violife cheddar)

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine the ground flax and water. Stir and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher or fork. Leave roughly 1/4 of the beans whole.
03 - Pulse cashews in a food processor until breadcrumb-sized pieces remain. Add to the bowl with black beans.
04 - Add the flax egg mixture to the bowl along with all other burger patty ingredients. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon.
05 - Using about 1/2 cup of mixture per patty, shape into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
06 - Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook 4 patties at a time for about 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and bake patties for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for 15 more minutes.
08 - Refrigerate patties for at least 30 minutes. Heat the grill to medium-high, brush patties with oil, and grill for about 4 minutes on each side.
09 - Whisk together vegan mayo, ketchup, pickle relish, sugar, vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
10 - Serve patties on buns with burger sauce, mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, or other toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Sunflower seeds or pepitas can replace cashews for a nut-free version.
02 - Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, almond flour, or gluten-free oats for a gluten-free option.
03 - Freeze cooked patties by wrapping them individually and storing in freezer-friendly containers.
04 - Quinoa or white rice can substitute for brown rice. Chia seeds may replace flax.
05 - Make patties ahead or refrigerate the mixture up to one day before cooking.