Vegan Whole-Food Plant-Based Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup quinoa (cooked and cooled)
• 1/2 cup oats (rolled or quick oats)
• 1 medium carrot (finely grated)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (mixed with 6 tbsp water and let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1 tsp cumin (ground)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra flavor)
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
• 4 buns whole grain burger buns (or gluten-free alternative)
• 4 leaves lettuce (for serving)
• 1 medium tomato (sliced for serving)
• 1 medium avocado (sliced for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to create a flax egg.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.

3. 3

   Add the cooked quinoa, oats, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans.

4. 4

   Once the flax egg is ready, add it to the mixture and stir everything together until well combined.

5. 5

   Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties, ensuring they hold together well.

6. 6

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the burger patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.

7. 7

   While the burgers are cooking, prepare your burger buns and toppings.

8. 8

   Once done, assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of a bun, adding lettuce, tomato, and avocado, then topping with the other half of the bun.

9. 9

   Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan burgers!