# What You'll Need:
→ 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
07 - 6 tbsp water
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ To Cook
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil or other vegetable oil
→ To Serve (optional)
16 - 4 whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
17 - Lettuce leaves
18 - Tomato slices
19 - Avocado slices
20 - Vegan mayonnaise or ketchup
# Directions:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl, then set aside for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
03 - Add rolled oats, finely chopped onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans and mix thoroughly.
04 - Stir the thickened flaxseed mixture into the bean mixture until fully combined.
05 - Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes to absorb excess moisture.
06 - Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
07 - Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet.
08 - Fry patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
09 - Place cooked patties on buns and top as desired with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and condiments.
