vegan meat burger 🍔

Ingredients:

- 1 can of black beans

- 1 cup cooked brown rice

- 1/2 onion, diced

- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Buns, lettuce, tomato, and other toppings of your choice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In a large bowl, mash black beans and brown rice together until well combined.

3. Add diced onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed bean and rice mixture. Mix everything well.

4. Form the mixture into burger patties.

5. Heat up olive oil on a skillet over medium-high heat.

6. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on each side until slightly crispy.

7. Transfer the cooked patties to an oven-safe dish and bake them in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked.

Benefits:

1. Low in saturated fat and high in fiber - Vegan burgers are made of plants, meaning they are naturally low in saturated fat and high in fiber, which is excellent for the digestive system.

2. Rich in protein - Black beans are a good source of protein, and combining them with other plant-based proteins such as brown rice, makes a vegan burger a perfect protein source for vegetarians and vegans.

3. Lower carbon footprint - Unlike meat burgers, vegan burgers use fewer resources and produce fewer greenhouse gases during their production. Therefore, they are a more sustainable option for the eco-conscious individuals.

4. Easy to customize - Vegan burgers are versatile, so you can customize your recipe to your taste. You can add various spices, vegetables, and sauces to create different flavors and textures.