Best Black Bean Burger - Daria Ventura Nutrition

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
• ⅓ cup yellow onion* (grated (about ½ medium))
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo (diced)
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)
• Cooking spray (if grilling)
• Whole grain or sprouted grain buns (for serving (optional))