Homemade Black Bean Burgers

Black bean burgers, a great alternative to your usual beef burger if you're wanting to have a meat free day!

Ingredients

• 1 can of black beans

• 1/4 cup of chopped red onion

• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh coriander

• 1 tbsp of lime juice

• 1 tbsp of chopped green or red chillies (or you can use chilli flakes)

• 1 egg (optional)

• 3/4 tsp of ground cumin

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• Seasoning

• 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs made from wholegrain bread

How to make

1. Drain and rinse the black beans.

2. Place the beans along with the rest of the ingredients (apart from the breadcrumbs) into a food processor and blitz for 1 minute, or until the puree is thick.

3. Add 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs into the puree and mix with a wooden spoon.

4. Use the puree and shape a patty in your hand.

5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs onto a plate and coat the patties with the breadcrumbs (refrigerate for an hour or so).

6. Preheat the oven to 210°c and line an oven tray with baking paper.

7. Place the patties onto the oven tray and bake for 5-10 minutes on each side (keep a close eye on the patties).

8. Serve in a bun, or on lettuce and with your favourite vegetables.