The Tasty Vegan Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

4 buns 

1 can cooked black beans, drained

3/4 cup canned cooked lentils, drained

1/4 cup red onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, pressed

1/2 cup carrots, small dice

3/4 cup Honey panko crumbs

1 tbsp tahini paste

1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

1 tbsp plant based butter

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp lemon pepper

1/4 tsp Herb de Provence

salt

Toppings/Optional

sliced tomatoes

lettuce

avocado 

Cooking Tools

All Clad Non-stick Frying Pan

All Clad Grill Pan

Kitchen Aid Food Processor

Directions

In a skillet, melt plant based butter on medium low heat.  Add in; carrots, onions, garlic and saute until slightly tender and onions are translucent. Place drained beans and lentils to the cooked vegetables then add the seasonings and breadcrumbs. Cook on low heat until any moisture is evaporated, let cool.  Add the cooked ingredients in a food processor and add in Tahini and avocado oil.  Pulse on medium until mixed, Not Puree, you want to leave small chunks, salt to taste. Remove from food processor and make patties.  Heat grill pan on medium heat and coat with some oil and grill each burger patties about 3 minutes on each side on medium heat.

Serves 4