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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup panko
• 3 T plus 2 t olive oil, divided
• 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided
• 6 T water
• 2 T chia seed meal
• 1 t ground cumin
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 shallot, minced

Directions

1. Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the panko with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and mix with a fork to blend. Add the mixture to the skillet and toast the panko, stirring frequently, until light golden brown. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

2. Place 2½ cups of the beans in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or a fork until mostly smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the chia seed meal and water and mix together with a fork. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes until it develops a goopy texture similar to a raw egg. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, cumin, salt and cayenne. Whisk to blend. Add this mixture, toasted panko, the remaining ½ cup beans, cilantro and shallot to the bowl with the mashed beans. Stir together until evenly combined.

4. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions, about ½ cup each. Lightly pack into 1-inch thick patties. (At this point the patties can be covered tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.) Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully lay half of the patties in the skillet and cook until well browned on both sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Transfer the cooked burgers to a plate, tent with foil, and repeat with the remaining oil and bean patties. Serve warm.

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