High Protein Black Bean Burgers (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Burger Patty

01 - 1 large red pepper, cored and roughly chopped
02 - ½ small red onion, roughly chopped
03 - ½ cup raw almonds
04 - ¼ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
05 - ¼ cup hemp seed hearts
06 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or additional hemp seed hearts
07 - 2 cloves garlic
08 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1 ¼ teaspoons cumin
10 - ¾ teaspoon chili powder
11 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
13 - ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)

→ For Serving

14 - Whole grain buns
15 - Sliced tomatoes
16 - Sliced avocado
17 - Fresh arugula
18 - Sliced red onions
19 - Plain yogurt (dairy-free if needed)
20 - Mustard

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Place the red pepper and onion in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until minced. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
03 - Add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the food processor. Blend until it forms a coarse grainy mixture. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
04 - Place the black beans, oats, and 2 tablespoons water in the food processor. Puree until the beans are mostly smooth with a few small pieces remaining. Transfer to the mixing bowl.
05 - Stir all ingredients in the mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
06 - Scoop the burger mixture in 1/3 cup portions and shape into palm-sized patties approximately 1 inch thick.
07 - Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 5-10 additional minutes, until heated through and the outsides are lightly crisp.
08 - Serve on whole grain buns with your choice of toppings.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Leftover baked burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for five days.
02 - Reheat gently in the microwave until heated through.
03 - Unbaked patties can be individually wrapped and refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for 2 months.

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