SMOKY BLACK BEAN BURGERS

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I had a hard time finding a black bean burger recipe that was not 'tex-mex,' so I made one up. Cook in a skillet or on the grill. Serve on buns with your favorite condiments.

Provided by Brie Kress

Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Veggie

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground flax seed
3 tablespoons water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
cooking spray

Steps:

Mix ground flax seed and water together in a small bowl. Let sit to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Mix flax mixture, black beans, panko bread crumbs, garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl until combined. Form batter into 4 patties; arrange on a plate. Chill in refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.
Spray a skillet with cooking spray; place patties in skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 753.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g