Black Bean and Mashed Potato Burgers

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These are yummy! I had leftover potatoes and black beans, put them together and ended up with these burgers. I'll add corn and Tex Mex seasoning to change it up next time.

Black Bean and Mashed Potato Burgers

Makes 3 patties

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (only potatoes - no milk or butter)
1/2 cup shredded and squeezed zucchini
1/2 cup shredded or diced onion
1 cup cooked black beans
1/2 teaspoon each onion and garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/4 cup bread crumbs (I used gluten free)
avocado oil for cooking

Directions

Sauté the onion and zucchini in just a little oil (I used avocado), until golden. Allow to cool.
Mash everything together well (just use your hands) and form into patties.
Fry in a touch of avocado oil, over medium low heat until golden on both sides.
Serve as a burger or with salad.