Black Bean Burger with Green Tea Aioli

These Black Bean Burgers are honestly the best I have ever made! So good on a bun with a bit of the garlic-lovers green tea aioli and a slab of fresh tomato.

Burgers:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small carrot, peeled and shredded
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ medium green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 15-ounce cans black beans, divided
½ cup toasted pecans
2 eggs
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon red pepper flake

Aioli:
10 large fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled (or to taste)
4 egg yolks
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:
buns, lettuce and tomatoes if desired

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