Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. Mix ground flax seed and water together in a small bowl. Let sit to thicken, about 5 minutes.
2. Mix flax mixture, black beans, panko bread crumbs, garlic, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl until combined. Form batter into 4 patties; arrange on a plate. Chill in refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.
3. Spray a skillet with cooking spray; place patties in skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.