Smoky Black Bean Burgers on Potato Buns

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

Preparation

For the Flaxseed Mayonnaise – makes 1 cup prepared mayonnaise: Combine flaxseed meal and water in a large bowl. Leave for 5 minutes.

Add the mustard and cider vinegar. Whisk to combine.

In a thin steady stream, gradually whisk in the sunflower oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

For the Potato Buns: Combine mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and mustard in a bowl.

Form into buns about 75 grams each.

Pan-fry in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes each side.

Drain on paper towels.

For the Burger Patties: Combine flaxseed meal and water in a bowl. Leave for 5 minutes.

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.

Combine this pureed mix with the remaining black beans, cilantro, and parsley.

Form into patties about 100-110 grams each.

Pan-fry in a non-stick skillet for 3-5 minutes per side.

Assemble the Burgers: Serve the patties on potato buns.

Add a dollop of flaxseed mayo, some fresh romaine lettuce, and tomato slices.

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About

We’re sure you’ll be converted to this healthy substantial burger option once you try it, we are also sure that you won’t only be eating it on the 31st August – National Burger Day.

Flaxseeds or linseeds are small oilseeds that originated in the Middle East thousands of years ago. Flaxseeds have a high content of Omega-3 which is good for heart health and they are 29% Carbohydrate, of this, a massive 95% is fibre which is good for digestion. They contain many vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids so understandably they are becoming more popular. Be aware though – they do not contain Lysine so they cannot be considered a protein source, but this can be found in another ingredient, the black bean. A great alternative burger recipe!