Vegan Teriyaki Black Bean Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

These vegan teriyaki black bean burgers with grilled pineapple are bursting with flavor and perfect for a summer barbecue or anytime youre craving a delicious plant-based burger option. The combination of savory black bean patties, sweet grilled pineapple, and tangy teriyaki sauce will satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pineapple slices
• 4 whole wheat burger buns
• Lettuce and tomato for topping

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher

Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the mashed beans

Mix until well combined

Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape them into burger patties

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

Grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear

Set aside

Grill the burger patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until heated through and grill marks appear

Assemble the burgers by placing a grilled pineapple slice on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a black bean patty, lettuce, tomato, and the top half of the bun

Serve immediately and enjoy