Black Bean Burgers, Grillable Gluten-Free

By seamline

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black beans if soaking and cooking (see crockpot method below) or 3 cups black beans (divided)
• Flax egg: 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp. water (mix together and set aside until it gels)
• 1/2 cup brown rice bread crumbs
• 1 carrot, grated (about ½ cup)
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. each cumin, oregano, garlic powder, turmeric (or favorite spices)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from vitacost.com

Preparation

Step 1

Drain and rinse black beans, set aside in a bowl.
Measure out 2 cups of black beans and place in food processor, along with brown rice bread crumbs and shredded carrots. Pulse until mostly smooth with some chunks.
Add flaxmeal and spices, pulse to combine.
Remove bean mixture from food processor, then combine with 1 cup of whole black beans in a bowl or on a large cutting board and mix with your hands.
Divide into 4 portions and form 4 burgers with your hands. Make sure burgers are all about the same size so they all cook evenly and at the same rate.
Place a sheet of foil underneath burgers and grill on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes — these cook best at a gentle heat.
Black bean burgers will get crisp on the outside and will be soft on the inside.
Serve on a gluten-free bun or over a bed of spinach; top with sliced avocado and your favorite burger fixings.
Enjoy!