- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 3 tablespoons water set aside
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Jalapeno powder or 1/2 - 1 fresh jalapeno diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon Chipotle Chili powder or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sun dried tomato powder or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated toasted onion or regular onion granules
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Mix the ground flax with the 3 tablespoons of water and set aside. In a medium size bowl mash the beans with a potato masher - don't over mash them as we are not looking for it to be smooth, just a mash with a few bits of beans still showing.Add all of the dry seasonings, cilantro and flax water mixture and give it a good stir to incorporate the ingredients well.Add the corn and oats and stir to combine.Make into 8 burgers.Preheat skillet over medium high heat and brown patties 4 at a time so as not to over crowd the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Don't over cook them as they will dry out.If making some ahead to freeze I prefer to brown them before freezing. Wrap individually and put in a freezer safe container. They can be heated up in the microwave, in a skillet on the stove and they can be crisped up a bit for a few minutes in the air fryer too!
