Black Bean Burgers with Sriracha Aioli

Form smaller patties and serve on slider buns for fun party appetizers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (850 g) black beans, drained, rinsed
• ½ medium (60 g) medium onion
• ½ cup (20 g) fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 small garlic cloves, peeled
• 4 teaspoons (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup (120 g) Panko breadcrumbs, or chickpea bread crumbs
• ¼ cup (60 ml) aquafaba, or 1 egg
• 8 hamburger buns
• ½ cup (120 g) vegan mayonnaise, or mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 4 cups (80 g) baby arugula

Follow these steps:

1. Place black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, panko, and aquafaba into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 8. Pulse 8 to 10 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. For a smooth textured burger blend on the highest speed for 20-30 seconds.
3. Remove from container and place in a bowl. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Divide mixture into 8 patties. Arrange patties onto a baking sheet coated with nonstick spray.
4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip over and bake an additional 6 minutes.
5. For Sriracha aioli, mix the Sriracha, mayonnaise and lime juice together.
6. Assemble burgers on buns with arugula and Sriracha mayo.

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