Gluten-Free Black Bean Burgers

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onion
• 1/2 cup (75 g) diced bell pepper (doesn't matter what color!)
• 1/3 cup (18 g) sundried tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons (45 g) tomato paste
• 4 cups (688 g) rinsed and drained black beans, divided
• 2/3 cup (119 mL) water
• 1/3 cup (28 g) Ener-G Egg Replacer
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups (278 g) cooked quinoa, divided
• Vegan mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and onion, for garnish

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and sundried tomatoes and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion and peppers start to soften.
3. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes more, until the onion is translucent and the garlic is browning.
4. Add the tomato paste to the skillet, using a whisk to thin it out.
5. Add 3 cups (516 g) of the black beans and the water, egg replacer, cumin, onion powder, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
6. Stir or whisk vigorously until everything is combined.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
10. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
11. Transfer the mixture in the skillet, along with 1 1/4 cups (231 g) of the quinoa, to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal "S" blade and process until the mixture has the consistency of a paste.
12. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
13. Using your clean hands, toss the remaining 1 cup (172 g) black beans and the 1/4 cup (46 g) quinoa with the paste.
14. Form the mixture into a series of 2-inch (5-cm) balls.
15. Flatten them a bit into patties.
16. Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
17. Bake the patties for 15 to 20 minutes.
18. Remove from the oven.
19. Assemble on a platter, garnished with the vegan mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
20. Serve warm.

vegetable oil, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, black beans, water, egg, ground cumin, onion powder, red pepper, quinoa, mozzarella

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/gluten-free-black-bean-burgers (may not work)