Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flax seeds and water in a small bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
Heat 2-3 tablespoons water in a saute pan and water saute the onion, garlic and carrot until the onions are translucent and the carrots begin to soften. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the spices.
Partially mash the beans with a fork or pulse in a food processor. Add to the vegetables and spices. Stir in the flax and water mixture and the kale.
Form into 4 burgers and place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. (If mixture is too wet, rolled oats may be added to adjust consistency) Bake for 15 minutes, carefully flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
To grill, coat grill rack with cooking spray or olive oil. Heat the grill and grill burgers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through but not browned or charred.
Can be served on a small 100% whole grain roll or pita with sliced onion, avocado, tomato and lettuce. Top with a no-salt, no-sugar
ketchup or
Dr. Fuhrman's Nuttynaise.
