Black Bean Amaranth Burgers

Ingredients:

1/4 cup amaranth

salt

thyme

smoked paprika

1-1/2 cup black beans

1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)

cumin

chipotle powder

onion flakes

1 egg (optional)

1/4 cup panko

2 tablespoons coconut oil

Cook amaranth in some water with salt, thyme, and smoked paprika. Set aside.

In a bowl toss black beans, peppers, salt, smoked paprika, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chipotle, and onion. Mash together until most of the black beans are pureed. Stir in egg, half the panko, and the oil. Add remaining panko as needed.

Form mixture into patties and bake on parchment paper for 25 minutes at 350.

Serve on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, cilantro, and/or guacamole.