Vegan Pinto Bean Burgers

These pinto bean burgers really hit the spot when you're craving that Southwestern, Tex-Mex flavor. But beware, you won't want to go back to frozen veggie patties after these!

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Step-by-step instructions!

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To prepare burgers, combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl or food processor.

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Put pinto beans and corn in a food processor, and chop them — don’t puree them. Then add them to the bean mixture in the bowl.

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Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 3 1/2-inch patty, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

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Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan, and cook 5 minutes on each side.

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Use whole wheat panko breadcrumbs because they lighter and lower in calories than regular breadcrumbs.

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