Black Bean Burgers 6 Burgers 45 min 2x400g tin black beans, drained 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 Bell Pepper finely chopped 1/2 Onion finely chopped yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2tsp ground cumin 1tsp chili powder 1/2tsp garlic powder 1/4tsp smoked paprika 1/2cup bread crumbs or oat flour 1 Mashed Sweet Potato 1tbsp Miso Paste 2tbsp ketchup, mayo, or BBQ sauce pinch salt + pepper 1 - Preheat oven to 160c. Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out. 2 - Meanwhile, sauté olive oil, chopped pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat until peppers and onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Gently blot some of the moisture out. Place in a large bowl or in a food processor with the remaining ingredients (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, sweet potato, miso, ketchup, salt, and pepper). Stir or pulse everything together, then add the black beans. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans. 2 - Form into patties, about 1/2 cup (130g) of mixture each, about 3/4-inch thick, oil your hands to make it easier. 3 - To bake: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 190c for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total. To grill: Place patties on greased foil and grill 8 minutes on each side. Or air fry for 10 min, flipping after 5 min at 160c (brush tops with oil to avoid it drying out). 4 - Serve with your favourite toppings. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Adapted from: sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-black-bean-burgers/