Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Black Bean And Lentil Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup ground lentils, or as needed
1 egg
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Preparation

Mash black beans with a fork until chunky but not totally smooth.
Combine onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute vegetable mixture until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer vegetable mixture to a food processor; pulse for 1 to 2 minutes. Mix into black beans. Mix in ground lentils and egg. Add cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape cooled mixture into patties. Arrange on the baking sheet.
Bake until browned, 10 to 15 minutes per side.