Homemade Veggie Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon red or white miso
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 cup unsalted raw walnuts
• 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne or chipotle pepper
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
• 1 small jalapeno or serrano pepper (chopped)
• 2 15-ounce cans (3 cups cooked) black beans (drained well)
• Avocado oil or other high-heat vegetable oil
• 6 burger buns (gluten-free if desired) (toasted)
• Red onion slices
• Sliced avocado
• Lettuce, baby greens or sprouts
• Cucumber slices
• Tomato slices

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the limo mayo ---

2. 2

   Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl. Keep refrigerated up to one week before serving.

3. 3

   --- Make the burgers ---

4. 4

   Whisk together the flaxseed, water, miso and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside to thicken while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

5. 5

   Pulse the walnuts, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne in a food processor until they the walnuts are finely ground. Add the flax mixture, oats, quinoa, chili pepper and 1 ½ cups of the black beans. Process 15-25 seconds, or just until the mixture comes together in large clumps.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the remaining black beans. Lightly coat a ½-cup measuring cup with oil. Scoop up enough of the burger mix to pack the cup, then tap out onto a small sheet pan or plate to make 6 mounds. Gently form each one into a patty. At this point, you can cook the burger patties or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days ahead.

7. 7

   Cover the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with oil and place over medium-high heat. Cook the patties 3 minutes per side, or until browned.

8. 8

   Spread both sides of the buns with the lime mayo. Put a burger on each bun and top with desired garnishes.