📖 Instructions

1. First, let’s prep our potato. Scrub that spud clean and boil it until it's nice and tender—about 15-20 minutes. Once it’s cooked through, let it cool slightly, then peel it and roughly mash it using a food processor or a good old-fashioned potato masher.
2. Next, we’ll handle the tofu. Crumble it into a large bowl. You can use your hands or a fork—whatever works best for you, really! Once it’s crumbly, set it aside for a moment.
3. Now, let’s get to the veggies. Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a large skillet with a little olive oil until they're soft and fragrant. About 5 minutes should do the trick. Add the chopped bell pepper for the last 2 minutes of sautéing.
4. Time to combine everything! Add the mashed potato, crumbled tofu, sautéed veggies, black beans (make sure to drain and rinse them first!), and all the spices to your bowl. Mix it all up really well until it forms a cohesive mixture—think of it as making a really yummy veggie patty.
5. Now comes the fun part: shaping the burgers. Using your hands (lightly oiled to prevent sticking is always a good idea), form the mixture into 4-6 patties, depending on how big you like your burgers. Try to make them all roughly the same size so they’ll cook evenly.
6. Heat up that skillet again! Add a touch of olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Once it's hot, gently place your veggie patties into the skillet. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated all the way through. Use a spatula to flip them gently—you don't want them to break apart!
7. Once cooked, transfer the patties to a baking sheet. If you like a crispier burger, pop them under the broiler for a minute or two to get a nice, browned top. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn! (Been there, done that!)
8. And that’s it, your amazing black bean tofu burgers are ready to eat! They’re super versatile. You can serve them on buns with your favorite toppings (think lettuce, tomato, onion, maybe even some spicy mayo!), or enjoy them on their own as a healthy and satisfying meal. Enjoy!!