Easy Black Bean Burgers (Baked, Not Fried)

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1. 1Step 1: Heat the oil in a frying pan over low-medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, reducing the heat if it starts to brown too much or stick. Stir the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
2. 2Step 2: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then lightly oil with a little extra olive oil. Set aside.
3. 3Step 3: Add the cooked onion mixture to a large mixing bowl with the beans, rice, parsley, flax, vinegar, salt, paprika and smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and hot pepper. Mix well to combine.
4. 4Step 4: Take ⅓ of the mixture out of the bowl and puree in a food processor, then return to the bowl. Alternatively, mix with an immersion blender or mash with a potato masher until the mixture holds well and is about one-third pureed.
5. 5Step 5: Form six burgers. Form balls from the burger mixture, about ⅓ cup each, and flatten into patties about 1.5cm (¾ in.) thick. If it's sticking, rinse your hands and don't dry before continuing. Place the burgers onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, carefully flipping at the halfway mark.
6. 6Step 6: Cool five minutes on the baking sheet before serving with buns and desired toppings.