Chipotle Patties/Burgers
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms, baby bella or button
2 cups cooked kidney beans
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 t Mrs. Dash Chipotle Seasoning
3 T tomato paste
2 T salsa
1 t oregano
1 t t thyme
1 t cumin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mash all ingredients with a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes sticky and hold together. Measure out 1/2 cup portions and drop on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape into patties and bake for 25 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve on a bun with your favorite burger toppings. Makes 7 – 8 patties.
April’s note: I love to top the patties with steamed kale or collard greens with ground up pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or mashed avocado mixed in. I grind about 2 – 4 T of seeds to one bunch of kale or collards. A southwest quinoa salad is also great served on top of the patties.