How I get my picky kids to eat more beans and veggies! These black bean patties never fail and I’m always so happy when my kids devour them! They’re officially called “mama’s burgers” in my house! I hope you love them! Here’s the recipe!

Black Bean Patties

Servings - 8

Ingredients

4 cups Black Beans, drained and rinsed (about 2 cans)

Oil

1 cup Onion, diced

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Chili Powder

1 tsp Garlic Powder

¼ tsp Paprika

½ cup Ground Oats, Oat Flour, or Breadcrumbs

½ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

2 Eggs

1 Tbsp Worcestershire or Steak Sauce

2 Tbsp Ketchup

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

Optional - Buns or Sliced Bread for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.

2. Pat black beans with a kitchen towel and place beans on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 15 minutes or until dried a bit.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a small pan and add onions. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add a pinch of garlic powder and continue cooking for about 30 seconds more.

4. Add onions to a blender, food processor, or large mixing bowl. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, oats, cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper and mix or blend until completely combined.

5. Add in black beans and pulse until combined but not completely pureed. Leave some larger chunks of black beans.

6. Increase oven temperature to 375° F and place bean mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet in about ½ cup portions. Flatten to create a patty shape.

7. Bake at 375° F for 20 minutes, flip and then bake for an additional 20 minutes.

8. Serve with steamed vegetables, on buns, or as a patty melt. Enjoy!