Need to grill without the meat? This Vegan Black Bean Burger is a delicious vegan grilling solution. Pair with an Extra Special Bitter beer or Old-Vine Zinfandel wine.

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Preheat a gas or charcoal grill for direct heat over medium heat.

Drain black beans, reserving 1/4 cup black bean liquid. Rinse and drain remaining black beans.

In a food processor fitted with metal blade, combine black beans, reserved 1/4 cup liquid, bread crumbs, jalapeno, Essence and garlic. Process until beans are chunky, about 10 one-second pulses. Shape into two 4-inch-diameter patties.

Grill burgers over medium heat until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 5 minutes per side.

Serve burgers on toasted buns. If desired, top with pico and lettuce leaves.