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Chipotle Walnut & Vegan Black Bean Burger

Ingredients for 4 hearty patties:

  • 2 tablespoons milled flax (mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup onion (red or white)
  • 1/2 cup (~56g) raw walnuts
  • 1 can (15oz) no-salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 chipotle peppers with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup raw oats
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

STEPS

Step 1

Mix together the milled flax and water and set aside.

Step 2

Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat.  Once it’s hot, spray with olive oil then add garlic and onion.  Caramelize for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and somewhat translucent, and be careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 3

Add the onions to a food processor, along with raw walnuts.  Blend for about 1 minute until minced.

Step 4

Then add only HALF of the black beans and then the remaining ingredients – except for the flax egg and oat. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined.

Step 5

Lightly mash the remaining black beans together in a bowl using a fork to create some texture for the burger.  Then add the bean mixture, flax egg and raw oats.   Mix everything together well, then season to taste with sea salt & pepper.  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap then place in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Batter too wet?  add tablespoons of raw oats

Step 7

Batter too “crumbly”?  Add another flax egg (1 tablespoon milled flax set in 1.5 tablespoon water)

Step 8

Form four equal sized patties, then place the patties in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.  This will help them retain their form when cooking.

Step 9

Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat and once hot, generously spray with olive oil.  Add the patties and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the outside edges of the patty turn brown and slightly crispy.

Step 10

Enjoy the patty with a fresh salad or as a delicious postworkout hamburger.