Smoky Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) Black Beans
• ½ cup Old-fashioned Oats
• ¼ Red Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 Chipotle Pepper In Adobo
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 4 Burger Buns
• 1 Avocado
• Lettuce
• Ketchup
• Tomatoes
• Vegan Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
2. Add oats, red onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
3. Form mixture into 4 patties. If too wet, add a tablespoon more oats.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5-6 minutes per side until a dark, crispy crust forms. Handle gently when flipping.
5. Serve on toasted buns with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and your preferred condiments.