Spicy Black Bean & Butternut Squash Burgers with a Peanut Veggie Slaw

For the burgers:

Mash beans and butternut squash together in a bowl until combined.

Add shallot, garlic, green onion, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and lime juice and mix well, adjusting seasonings to your own preference.

Add panko and combine until burgers become sticky.

Form patties, fry immediately and serve with peanut veggie slaw (below), or freeze for later, and enjoy!

For the slaw/sauce:

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrot, green onion, red onion, and almonds.

In a separate bowl, add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, chili paste, and lime juice. Mix well.

Add sauce to the slaw,and combine.

Serve on top of the spicy black bean and butternut squash burgers and enjoy!