Basic Vegan Bean Burgers

 There are so many varieties of Bean Burgers, and it is simple to use this basic recipe and add your favorite ingredients! I have seen some with sweet potato, quinoa, corn, mushrooms, or other veggies added. Once you get the hang of this basic recipe, you can start to experiment with different veggies or seasonings to find what you like! I love how it is simple, affordable, and so tasty!

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cooked black beans
2 cups old fashioned oats (blended in the blender until they make a flour)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp McCormick hamburger seasoning
1/2 tsp McCormick Worcestershire pub burger seasoning
1/4 tsp seasoned salt (optional)

First, mash the beans. I just use a potato masher. Then add the oat flour and seasonings and mix well.

Form into golfball-sized balls and place on a greased, heated George Foreman grill. If you use a pan or griddle, just flatten the balls out to about 1 inch thick. 

 
I find the George Foreman grill the easiest because it cooks evenly, rounds the edges, and does not need flipping.

Place on bun and top with favorite bruger toppings. Great with mustard, ketchup, tomato, lettuce, avocado, pickles, onion slices, sautéed mushrooms, and more!

Enjoy!