Name: Houston’s Veggie Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce can) black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 teaspoon olive oil; ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder ((check labels for gluten-free)); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); ¼ cup BBQ sauce; 1 tablespoon molasses; ¼ cup old fashioned oats ((check labels for gluten-free)); 1 ¼ cup cooked brown rice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned beets; 1 tablespoon beet juice; 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 4 whole wheat 100 calorie hamburger buns (or Gluten-free bun); Optional toppings: Sliced pepper Jack cheese, (lettuce, tomato, avocado, BBQ sauce, ketchup)