Black Bean Burgers with Tempeh Crisps

Ingredients

 * 6 whole wheat buns

Black bean burgers

 * 3 cups cooked black beans
 * 2 cups cooked brown rice
 * 1 cup bread crumbs
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * ¼ cup chopped scallions
 * 1 tbsp chili powder
 * 1 tbsp catsup
 * ½ to ¾ cup water, or as needed to process

Tempeh crisps

 * 12 oz tempeh, sliced into thin strips
 * 2 tbsp chili powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ½ tsp pepper

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375 °F.
 * 2) Spray sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Black bean burgers

 * 1) Combine black beans, brown rice, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, scallions, chili powder and catsup in food processor, and process, adding just enough water to blend, until smooth.
 * 2) Form into 6 equal-sized patties, and chill 1 hour.

Tempeh crisps

 * 1) Meanwhile toss tempeh strips with chili powder, salt and pepper.
 * 2) Spread strips evenly on sheet pan, and bake about 15 minutes, or until browned and crisp.
 * 3) Remove from oven, and set aside.

Finishing the burgers

 * 1) Heat skillet over medium heat, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
 * 2) Add patties, cooking 5 minutes on each side, or until heated through.
 * 3) Place each burger on whole wheat bun.
 * 4) Garnish with crisps and favorite condiments.