Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 large red pepper (cored and roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 small red onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/4 cup hemp seed hearts
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal (chia seeds, or additional hemp seed hearts)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 can black beans, ((15 ounces) rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
  • Whole grain buns (for serving)
  • Sliced tomatoes, (avocado, arugula, sliced red onions, avocado, plain yogurt (dairy-free if needed), mustard)

Instruction

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
  • 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.
  • To the food processor, add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Blend until it has combined into a coarse grainy mixture. Scrape into the mixing bowl with the onion and red pepper.
  • 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 and stir to combine.
  • Scoop the burger mixture in 1/3 cup portions into your hands. Shape into palm-sized patties that are about 1 inch thick.
  • Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 5-10 additional minutes, until heated through and the outsides are lightly crisp. Serve on buns with any desired toppings.