Black Bean Burgers (healthy)

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

3 cups mushrooms, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp thyme leaves

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

¼ cup whole wheat flour

1 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (optional)

hamburger buns

In a pan saute onion in olive oil. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme and soy sauce. Stir and cook. Add black beans and mix together. Take off heat. Mash slightly with a potato masher. Mix in flour and yeast flakes. Make and shape into a patty. Grill burgers.

Toppings:

tomato slices, lettuce, pickles, mayo and homemade 1000 island dressing

1000 island dressing:

mayo

ketchup

tomato paste

finely chopped capers

sea salt and pepper