spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 beans drained

Preparation

1. Ingredients:


2. 1/2 cup flour


3. 1 onion (diced)


4. 2 garlic cloves (minced)


5. 1/2 tsp dried oregano


6. 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)


7. 1 tbsp olive oil


8. 1/2 red pepper (diced)


9. 2 cup black beans (canned black beans mashed)


10. 1/2 cup corn (niblets)


11. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs


12. 1/4 tsp cumin


13. 1/2 tsp salt


14. 2 tsp chili powder


15. 2 tbsp parsley (minced optional)






18. Preparation Steps:


19. 1. On a small plate, set aside flour for coating. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion, garlic, oregano, and hot peppers in oil on medium-high heat until the onions are translucent. Add the peppers and sauté another 2 minutes, until pepper is tender. Set aside.


20. 2. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in the vegetables (including the corn), breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, chili powder, and parsley. Mix well. Divide and shape into 6 patties.


21. 3. Lay down each patty in flour, coating each side. Cook on a lightly oiled frying pan on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes or until browned on both sides.