Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:

2 cups canned black beans, drained
5 carrots
1 onion, chopped
1 cup oats (not instant)
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground fresh pepper
*Bread crumbs, if needed

4 tablespoons olive oil
6 toasted hamburger buns

Garnish
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced onion
Mustard

Directions:

Peel and grate carrots.

In a food processor, pulse beans, carrots, onion, oats, parsley, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper JUST UNTIL COMBINED.  DO NOT PUREE MIXTURE!

Place mixture into a large bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Shape bean mixture into 6 1-inch thick patties.  If needed, add bread crumbs at this time.

Coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil, and heat over medium-heat.  Add patties, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned on 1 side.  Turn patties carefully, and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, or until firm, browned, and crisp in places.

Serve hot on buns with garnishes.

Serves 6