Black Bean Burger
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Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty. In a food processor or blender, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. Place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side.
If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees, and lightly oil a baking sheet. Place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.
If frying, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in skillet and fry for about 5 minutes on each side.
Makes 4 burgers.
Nutrition:
Substitutions:
I replaced the breadcrumbs with rolled oats and did not add the bell pepper.