Ingredients

• black beans - 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
• rolled oats - ½ cup
• red bell pepper - 1, diced
• onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• cumin - 1 tsp
• chili powder - 1 tsp
• salt - ½ tsp
• black pepper - ¼ tsp
• olive oil - 2 tbsp
• whole wheat burger buns - 4
• lettuce - 4 leaves
• tomato - 1, sliced
• avocado - 1, sliced

Instructions

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

   Add the rolled oats, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. 3.

   Form the mixture into four patties.

4. 4.

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

5. 5.

   Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly in the same skillet.

6. 6.

   Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, a veggie patty, a slice of tomato, and avocado on each bun.

7. 7.

   Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious veggie burger!