# Components:
→ Beans & Grains
01 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
→ Vegetables
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small carrot, grated
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Flavorings
06 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (or chia seed) mixed with 6 tbsp water
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ To Cook
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil
→ To Serve (optional)
15 - 4 whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
16 - Lettuce leaves
17 - Tomato slices
18 - Avocado slices
19 - Vegan mayonnaise or ketchup
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl and let thicken for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture intact.
03 - Add rolled oats, chopped onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Fold the thickened flaxseed mixture into the bean mixture until well combined.
05 - Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
06 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
07 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
08 - Cook patties for 5–6 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
09 - Place patties on buns and garnish with desired toppings.
