Black Bean Jerk Burgers

This burger is basically the star of my entire website (and for good reason). Flavorful. Hearty. Beautiful. It puts the hamburger to shame.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of black beans, cooked and partially mashed

• 1 tbsp jerk seasoning

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1/2 red onion, diced and sauteed

• 1 cup brown rice, cooked

• 2+ tbsp brown rice flour

Method:

Preheat your oven to 400F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the beans, jerk seasoning, salt, tomato paste, lime juice and onion. Add in the brown rice, and mix to combine. Add in 2 tbsp of brown rice flour and mix to combine. If the mixture feels too loose, add another 2 tbsp of brown rice flour at a time until you can form a coherent patty. *Note* the mixture should be moist - not falling apart though. Chill the mixture in your freezer for 20 minutes.

Remove mix from the freezer and form 6 patties. Pop the patties on your prepared baking sheet, and bake for 24 minutes, flipping once at 12 minutes. You're looking for a browning on each side, so add more time as needed.

Serve the burgers on your choice of bun (or not!) with a giant dollop of guacamole, roasted red peppers, fried plantains, and enchilada sauce. Enjoy!