Smoky Black Bean Burgers on Potato Buns
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Preparation Time : 15-20 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Serves : 2-3
Ingredients:

    For the Burger Patties

    1 tbsp. flaxseed meal
    2.5 tbsp. water
    250g/8.75oz cooked black beans
    30g/1oz almond meal
    1 tbsp. cilantro
    1 tbsp. parsley
    7g/0.25oz garlic, minced
    30g/1oz red onion, minced
    0.5 tsp. paprika powder
    1 tsp. cumin powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp. black pepper
    For the Mayonnaise

    125ml/4.25fl oz sunflower oil
    1 tsp. cider vinegar
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 tbsp./15g dijon mustard
    8g/0.25oz flax seed meal
    30ml/1fl oz water

    For the Potato Buns

    400g/14oz mashed potatoes
    44g/1.5oz gluten-free flour
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 tbsp./15g mustard
    Non-stick cooking spray

    Burger Fillings

    30g/1oz romaine lettuce
    120g/4.25oz tomatoes

Method:
  1. For the Flaxseed Mayonnaise – makes 1 cup prepared mayonnaise
  2. Combine flaxseed meal and water in a large bowl. Leave for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the mustard and cider vinegar. Whisk to combine.
  4. In a thin steady stream, gradually whisk in the sunflower oil.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. For the Potato Buns
  7. Combine mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and mustard in a bowl.
  8. Form into buns about 75 grams each.
  9. Pan-fry in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes each side.
  10. Drain on paper towels.
  11. For the Burger Patties
  12. Combine flaxseed meal and water in a bowl. Leave for 5 minutes.
  13. Combine the flaxseed mix with half of the black beans, cilantro, parsley, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika in a food processor and pulse into a smooth paste.
  14. Combine this pureed mix with the remaining black beans, cilantro, and parsley.
  15. Form into patties about 100-110 grams each.
  16. Pan-fry in a non-stick skillet for 3-5 minutes per side.
  17. Assemble the Burgers
  18. Serve the patties on potato buns.
  19. Add a dollop of flaxseed mayo, some fresh romaine lettuce, and tomato slices.