Ingredients

• Black beans - 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
• Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Red onion - ½, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• BBQ sauce - ¼ cup
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Burger buns - 4
• Lettuce - 4 leaves
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Cheddar cheese - 4 slices

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.

2. 2.

   Add the breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.

3. 3.

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

4. 4.

   Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

5. 5.

   Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are heated through and slightly crispy on the outside.

6. 6.

   Toast the burger buns and place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.

7. 7.

   Place a cooked patty on top of the lettuce, followed by a slice of cheddar cheese and tomato slices.

8. 8.

   Drizzle additional BBQ sauce if desired, then top with the other half of the bun.

9. 9.

   Serve immediately and enjoy your smoky BBQ black bean burger.

Nutritional Facts