Black Bean & Lentil Burgers
Servings 6 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked green lentils divided
- 1 cup cooked black beans can be from a can, rinsed and divided
- 1/4 cup Red and Yellow Bell Pepper chopped
- Juice of one large lime - or two small limes
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 grape tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 tbs. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. season salt
- 3 tbs. ground flax seeds
- 3 tbs. chickpea or oat flour gluten free
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro - chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Chop all veggies.
- In a food processor, add 1/2 cup of black beans, 1/2 cup lentils, protein powder, lime juice, 2 tbs. onions, garlic, tomatoes, red bell pepper and season salt. Puree until smooth. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander and smoked paprika. Puree until combined.
- Move contents of food processor to a large bowl. Add ground flax seed, the rest of the remaining lentils and black beans and oat flour. Stir until combined. Add the additional 2 tbs. onion and chopped cilantro. Mix until distributed.
- Divide into 6 equal portion and using your hands, form burger patties.
- Place patties on a parchment paper that has been lightly sprayed with avocado or coconut oil.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.