Smoky Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• Black beans

  2 tins

  $2.00

• Red onion

  0.5 medium

  $0.18

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.02

• Panko Breadcrumbs

  50 g

  $0.40

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.02

• Chipotle Peppers in Adobo

  1 tbsp

  $0.21

• Canola / Rapeseed Oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.04

• Bread

  4 slices

  $0.80

• Tomatoes

  1 medium

  $0.33

• Romaine Lettuce

  4 leaves

  $0.28

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Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse and thoroughly dry black beans on paper towels.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, roughly mash black beans with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.

3. 3

   Finely dice red onion and garlic, then fold into beans with chipotle, cumin, salt, and panko breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Shape the mixture firmly into 4 equal burger patties.

5. 5

   Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear patties for 4-5 minutes per side until crisp and heated through.

6. 6

   Serve patties on toasted bread slices topped with sliced tomato and crisp romaine lettuce.