Black Bean Burgers

Being a Friday during Lent, these burgers were the perfect solution. Even without a food processor, they were able to combine really well and weren't chunky at all.

Makes 4 burgers.

 

Ingredients:

16 ounce can black beans, rinsed
1 cup diced green peppers
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup minced cilantro
1 egg
1 cup panko
Lettuce, tomato, salsa as toppings if you wish

Directions:

1.  Preheat grill pan on medium-high heat.
2. Add the black beans, green peppers, garlic cloves, and red onion to a medium sized bowl and mash with a big fork or potato masher
3. Add the egg and mix well.
4. Add to the bean mixture: the cumin, chili powder, and cilantro. Mix together.
5. Add the panko and mix to combine.
6. Form patties (make sure the patties are put together well so they don't fall apart) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Paired with a Riesling