Best Burger Ever

This is not your typical burger but let me assure you it will not disappoint. Whats the catch? no meat, thats right your read that correctly :) This is one of my favorite recipes and a staple in my diet.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

Now before you get intimidated by the ingrediant list remember this about any recipe, you dont have follow it to the T. If you dont want to buy cumin then dont, if you want to use chipotle sauce instead of hot sauce then that is just fine. Try out any basic recipe first then add additional spices if desired.

Serves 4 (one with great leftovers)

• 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 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions

1. 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.
2. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
3. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
4. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Service this with a whole wheat bun or roll from your local grocery stores bakery, a tomato slice and whatever comdiments your desire.

What about a side dish?
Cut a potato into wedges, coat in olive oil, sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper and maybe some chili powder, bake in the over at the same time your burgers are baking and enjoy.

This recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook, so thats only 35 minutes. Get the burger ready, pop it in the oven, watch your favorite t.v. show and BAM you have yourself an amazing burger.

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