# Components:
→ Beans & Grains
01 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (60 g)
→ Vegetables
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small carrot, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Flavorings
06 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seed
07 - 6 tablespoons water (for egg replacer)
08 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Cook
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or other vegetable oil
→ To Serve (optional)
16 - 4 whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
17 - Lettuce leaves
18 - Tomato slices
19 - Avocado slices
20 - Vegan mayonnaise or ketchup
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
03 - Add rolled oats, red onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans, mixing thoroughly.
04 - Stir the thickened flaxseed mixture into the bean mixture until fully integrated.
05 - Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes to absorb moisture and firm up.
06 - Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
07 - Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
08 - Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
09 - Place patties on buns and add preferred toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, and vegan condiments.
