Nourishing Black Bean Burger With Thousand Island Dressing
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Burger Patty:

• 1/2 white onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup sweet corn fresh or from a can, strained and drained
• 1 cup black beans, strained and drained
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 panko bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning (brings out meaty flavor - see notes)

For the Thousand Island Sauce:

• 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup white onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pickle, finely chopped
• Dash of lemon
• Dash of olive oil
• Dash of hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

For the Burger:

• Seeded buns
• Fresh tomato
• Butter lettuce
• Fresh sprouts
• Vegan spicy cheese