Black Bean Veggie Burgers

​This recipe will rock your world!!!  That's all you need to know.  Make it.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasons or (2 tsp. oregano + 2 tsp. thyme)
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• black pepper  (I use a few sprinkles, use more if you like.
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Cups cooked black beans, slightly mashed
• 1 Cup cooked brown rice (sticky, not dry)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, chopped and toasted
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. tamari
• kale
• spinach
• avocado, sliced
• tomato, sliced
• fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions: make 8,  1/2Cup patties.  2 patties per serving

1. Sauté the onion, celery, garlic, peppers, and spices in the oil until tender.
2. Pour mix into a large mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients up to tamari.
3. Mix well.  The mixture should hold together to form patties.
4. Preheat the oven to 350*F.  Form the mixture into patties, and place on an oiled baking sheet. 
5. Bake about 25-30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
6. Serve over a bed of spinach and kale with avocado and tomato slices and chopped cilantro.