Perfect Black Bean and Tvp Burgers

Ingredients

• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans

• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups textured vegetable protein

Directions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse beans in a colander.

2. 2

   In a blender, combine beans and eggs. Blend until smooth, some chunks will remain. Depending on strength of blender, additional water may be useful.

3. 3

   In a bowl, season blended bean mash to taste. Add chopped veggies if desired. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic salt, etc. Add prepared, rehydrated TVP(follow directions on package)- mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Slowly add flour to bean and TVP mix, stir until mixture is thickened.

5. 5

   To cook, spread a patty sized amount onto a non-stick baking sheet. Bake at 400°F until outside of patty is crispy and browned. Freeze leftover bean mash in small containers. Mash thaws well when using a microwave's defrost feature.