Black-Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F; lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
3. 3. Pour beans into a large bowl and use a fork to mash into a thick paste. Scrape vegetables from skillet into bowl. Stir in egg, cumin and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and use your hands to form 4 patties. Place on baking sheet and bake until firm and set, about 10 minutes on each side.