Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers w/ Creamy Ranch Dressing

Submitted by Amber

Ingredients

* 2 15oz. can no-salt-added black beans

* ¾ cup grated onions

* 4 cloves garlic

* 2 tsp smoked paprika

* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

* 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal

* ¼ cup no-salt-added tomato sauce

* 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

* 1½ cups cooked brown rice

* 1 cup ground oatmeal

* Ezekiel bread

Instructions

* In a large skillet cook the first five ingredients (through pepper) over medium until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash bean mixture; cool slightly.

* Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together flaxseed meal and ⅓ cup water. Let stand 15 minutes.

* Stir tomato sauce and soy sauce into flaxseed mixture. Add bean mixture, brown rice, and ground oatmeal. Stir to combine. Divide into eight portions. Form into ¾-inch-thick patties.

* Grill, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes. Carefully turn burgers and grill 5 minutes more or until heated through. Brush with water if needed to prevent sticking. Serve burgers on Ezekiel bread with desired toppings.

RANCH DRESSING

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Ingredients

(nut-free version)

* ½ cup canned white beans

* ½ cup plain unsweetened soy milk

* 1½ tbsp white vinegar

* ½ tsp salt or to taste

* ½ tsp garlic powder

* ¼ tsp onion powder

* 1 tsp dried parsley

* Pepper to taste

* Pinch of dill (optional)

Instructions

Place all ingredients except for parsley and dill (if using) in a small blender attachment.

Blend until smooth and creamy, transfer to a small glass container with a lid and mix in dried parsley and dill if using.

Adjust any seasonings to taste.

*For a thicker ranch just add less soy milk.