Ingredients for - Meatless Black Bean Burgers

1. Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 (15 ounce) cans
2. Bread crumbs 1 cup
3. Finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup
4. Finely chopped green bell pepper ½ cup
5. Onion, finely chopped 1 medium
6. Eggs 2 large
7. Hickory-flavored barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons
8. Nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons
9. Salt 2 tablespoons
10. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
11. Taco seasoning 1 tablespoon
12. Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon
13. Garlic powder 1 tablespoon
14. Chili powder 1 tablespoon
15. Chili sauce 1 tablespoon
16. Vegetable oil, or as needed 1 tablespoon
17. Mayonnaise 6 tablespoons
18. Vegan bacon bits 1 tablespoon
19. Relish 1 tablespoon
20. Apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon
21. Tomato paste 1 teaspoon
22. Monterey Jack cheese 8 slices
23. Hamburger buns, split and toasted 8 large

How to cook deliciously - Meatless Black Bean Burgers

1 . Stage

Puree black beans in a food processor, or mash with a fork.

2 . Stage

Combine bread crumbs, bell peppers, onion, eggs, barbecue sauce, nutritional yeast, salt, olive oil, taco seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and chili sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add mashed beans and mix well.

3 . Stage

Form mixture into 8 patties. Place on greased waxed paper and let sit in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.

4 . Stage

Lightly grease a cast iron griddle pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add burgers and fry until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

5 . Stage

While burgers are cooking, mix mayonnaise, vegan bacon bits, relish, vinegar, and tomato paste for aioli together in a small bowl.

6 . Stage

Top each burger with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with aioli sauce.