Black Bean Burgers

I promise the next burger I post will be beef! I have always wanted to try making a black bean burger and I happened to have all the ingredients on hand, so now is the time. This is definitely a good option if your craving a burger but want to stay healthy. I did however, like the lentil goat cheese burger a little better.

Makes 4 Burgers

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) can black beans

1/2 bell pepper

1/2 onion

3 cloves garlic

1 egg

1/2 Tbs. cayenne

1/2 Tbs. paprika

1/2 Tbs. cumin

1 tea. hot sauce

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and lightly oil baking sheet.

2. In med. bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.

3. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Stir into mashed beans.

4. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce.

5. Add egg mixture to beans. Mix in bread crumbs until sticky and holds together. Divide into 4 patties.

6. Bake on baking sheet 10 min. on each side. You could grill if you desire!