Bean Burgers Base Recipe - Make it Your Way!

Ingredients

• ½ Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or cooking spray
• 2, 15-ounce cans low-sodium beans, drained and rinsed ((~3 cups))
• ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons - ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
• 2 Tablespoons - ¼ cup finely diced onion or shallot
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 small garlic cloves, minced ((~1 teaspoon))
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Dash pepper
• 6 whole grain hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• ¼ cup pesto ((replace oil and herbs))
• ¼ cup diced fresh or cooked vegetables
• ¼ cup shredded or crumbled cheese
• 4-ounce can diced green chiles or
• 2 Tablespoons minced chipotles in adobo
• ¼-2 teaspoons spices and/or dried herbs