Seriously Good black bean recipes: Veggie Burgers Even Meat

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (approx. 1 large pepper)
• 1/2 red onion, chopped (approx. 1/2 medium onion)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (1.25 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (115g)
• 1/4 cup rolled oats (30g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (a small bunch)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (1.25 ml) (optional, for a kick!)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml), for cooking
• 4 burger buns (optional)
• Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, salsa, etc.) (optional)