I love a good and quick meal, and this burger fits the bill perfectly. For a 100% plastic-free meal, buy the buns from your local bakery or bake some yourself! Homemade bread is delicious. This recipe is featured in The Happy Herbivore Cookbook (makes 3) Ingredients:

• 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 c fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• cayenne, salt and pepper to taste
• instant oats
• whole-wheat buns

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Pulse beans in a food processor until mashed well or alternatively, mash with a fork.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and combine with cilantro and spices.
5. Add oats as necessary until the mixture can be handled and isn’t terribly sticky, about 1/4 c.
6. If after 1/4 c. it’s still too sticky, refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Shape mixture into 3 patties. Lightly spray with cooking spray (optional) and bake 7 minutes.
8. Flip and re-spray (optional) and bake another 7 to 10 minutes until thoroughly warm and crisp on the outside.
9. Serve immediately.

Vegan Black Bean Burger Image Source: Lindsay S. Nixon