Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Have you ever tried to recreate your favorite dish from a restaurant?  That's what we did here!  This is our attempt at the Northstar burger (have you ever tried it?!? YUM!!!) - made with black beans and beets, delicious, and perfect for a meat-free dinner!  Meatless Monday, anyone?!?

Ingredients

• 1 can organic black beans, rinsed

• 1 cup cooked rice (we used organic brown rice)

• 1/4 c. canned shoestring beets (or you can cook your own), chopped

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1 organic egg

• 1/2 cup organic breadcrumbs (or gluten-free option, such as chickpea crumbs)

• 2 T. your favorite bbq sauce

• 1/4 t. garlic powder

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Coconut oil spray

Directions

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat

• Cook onion and beets in a pan to soften

• Rinse black beans and put into a glass bowl.  Smash the beans with a potato smasher (not sure if that is the technical term or not) or fork, until mostly smashed

• Add all ingredients (including onions and beets) to the bowl of beans.  Mix with potato smasher or fork until everything is mixed together.

• With your hands, gently divide the mixture into 6 equal parts.  Take each section and form a patty in your hand (just like a regular burger).

• Spray each side of patty with coconut oil spray so it doesn't stick to the grill

• Grill approximately 3-5 minutes per side, or until done to your liking

• Top with your favorites - we used dijon mustard and chopped up pickles on ours and it was delicious!

• Enjoy!!!

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