Black Bean Burgers
Serve on a bun with all the trimmings, alongside baked fries for a healthy alternative to the all-American meal.

3 cups black beans, canned or cooked
1⁄4 cup ground flaxseed
1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts
1⁄2 cup grated carrots
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp water
1⁄4 tsp salt
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1⁄2 tsp black pepper
1⁄2 tsp red pepper

Mash beans. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. If mixture seems too dry, add additional water to moisten. If mixture seems to wet, add additional flaxseed. Form mixture into patties. Spray skillet with nonstick spray and preheat on stovetop. Place patties on skillet. Cook for five minutes, then turn and cook five minutes on the other side.