Adobo Black Lentil & Bean Burgers

Ingredients

Burgers

1 can black lentils, drained & rinsed

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

1 Tbs adobo sauce

2 tsp nutritional yeast

3 garlic cloves, pressed

1/4 cup chives, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup smoked provolone, shredded

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper

Topping

Avocado, mashed

2 garlic cloves, pressed

juice of 1/2 lime

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Sprouted barley bread

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Mash the lentils and beans with a potato masher until smooth with a few chunks, mix in remaining burger ingredients, form into patties, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes turning halfway.

3. Meanwhile, mash the avocado and mix in remaining ingredients

4. Assemble burgers on the bread topped with the avocado spread

I wanted to find a new creative way to make a bean burger so I was looking through my cupboards and I found a can of black lentils. If I would of had 2 cans I would have just made them lentil burgers, but I needed more of a base ingredient. The black beans paired well with the lentils. You can add more adobo sauce if you like your burgers with more kick. The smoked provolone gave the burgers a great flavor and the melted cheese helped to bind the burgers. I was really happy with how these turned out. The cool avocado pairs perfectly with the spicy adobo sauce. Although the dinner may take over 30 minutes to make, it's actually really easy to make and there is very little active cooking that goes on. You can just throw them in the oven and forget about them and before you know it dinner is served.