Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise, divided
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1 medium avocado
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 small whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
• 6 thin slices tomato

Instructions

1. Place beans, quinoa, panko, scallions, tomato paste, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; mash the mixture together with your hands. Shape into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Arrange the patties on a plate; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
2. Combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, water and the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4. Divide the avocado mixture evenly among top and bottom bun halves. Arrange the bean patties and tomato slices evenly on the bottom bun halves; replace the top bun halves.