Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dried black beans, Cooked in Instant Pot with 2 cups water and 1 bay leaf, 30 min high pressure + 15-20 min natural release
• ½ cup onion, Finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, Minced
  Swap forgarlic (as written)jarred minced garlic
• ½ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, Minced (or 1–2 tsp adobo sauce)Medium
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed, Mixed with 2.5 tbsp water and rested 10 minutes
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts, OptionalSkip
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• olive oil or cooking spray, as needed, For baking or pan-frying

Steps

1. 1.Cook the beans in the Instant Pot: ¾ cup dried black beans, 2 cups water and a bay leaf. Cook on High pressure for 30 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 15–20 minutes. Drain and let the beans dry well.
2. 2.Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 2½ tbsp water and set aside to thicken for 10 minutes.
3. 3.Sauté ½ cup chopped onion and 2 cloves garlic, minced, in a skillet over medium heat until soft, about 3–5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
4. 4.In a large bowl, mash the cooked beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
5. 5.Add the onion and garlic, the chipotle pepper (½), 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, the flax egg, ½ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup chopped walnuts (if using), 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
6. 6.Form into 4 patties. If the mixture is soft, chill for 15–30 minutes to firm up.
7. 7.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and lightly grease.
8. 8.Place patties on the sheet, lightly brush or spray tops with oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
9. 9.For extra crisp, broil 1–2 minutes per side at the end. Serve on toasted buns with your toppings.