:: black bean burgers ::

one of our very favorites

black bean burgers {makes 6 big burgers}

ingredients:

1 onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1 zucchini, grated

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1 can black beans {15 oz}

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1 T cornstarch

2 T water

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1 cup potato flakes {or one 4oz package "idahoan" roasted garlic mashed potatoes}

1/4 cup oats

1/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes*

1/4 cup dry milk powder

2 eggs, lightly beaten

salt & pepper to taste

*plus extra nutritional yeast to "bread" burgers

you will also need:

oil for the pan {i use butter & olive oil}

6 rolls or hamburger buns

toppings:

sliced cheese

lettuce / cabbage / tomatoes / pickles / onion

mayo / ketchup / mustard

directions:

saute diced onion, diced red pepper, grated zucchini.

season with salt & pepper as you saute, then allow to cool.

rinse beans, then mash.

combine cornstarch & water, then add to mashed beans.

add remaining ingredients: 

potato flakes, oats, flour, nutritional yeast, milk powder, eggs, s&p.

shape into 6 patties.

coat in nutritional yeast flakes {like a breading}.

heat oil in a heavy pan or griddle.

cook 5-10 minutes per side {until golden brown}.

top with cheese while hot.

toast buns under broiler.

best served outside with:

corn on the cob, watermelon, pasta salad, potato chips

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