Spicy Black Bean Burgers
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Burgers, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/4 onion, cut into wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Directions
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If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
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In a medium bowl, rinse then mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
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In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
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In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
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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. Freeze briefly before grilling.
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If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.