Vegan Black Bean Burger

Easy to make vegan black bean burger. Serve on whole wheat buns. Garnish with guacamole and salsa. Recommended side: spicy sweet potato fries.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 334 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine black beans, cornmeal, shredded carrot, panko bread crumbs, cilantro, olive oil, chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Mash together by hand, adding water as needed until the mixture is firm enough to form patties.

Step 2

Form mixture into 8 bun-sized patties. Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and cook patties, turning once, until heated through, about 8 minutes total.