Black Bean Burgers

I think we have finally perfected our black bean burger recipe enough to showcase it here on our website. This is a versatile veggie burger that is not lentil or rice-based and has an amazing texture! You can grill it (put on foil and spray with oil), bake it, or fry it!

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 pinch of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 cup bread crumbs

Process

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly oil a baking sheet. Cut up vegetables in chunks and put in food processor. Chop (pulse) a few times, then add black beans. Chop (pulse) until finely chopped.

In a small bowl stir together the egg, spices and chili sauce.

Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in the bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. It should have the consistency of ground beef- if not, add more bread crumbs. Form 4 patties and place on baking sheet.

Bake for about 10 minutes on each side.

Top with your favorite burger toppings and serve and enjoy! Even your meat-lover friends will enjoy this burger!