Black Bean Burgers

Make a 1 pound bag of black beans according to package directions OR 1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 green pepper

1/2 medium onion

2 cloves garlic (peeled)

1 egg (for vegan use 2 tablespoons water)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1/2 cup bread crumbs

Put the black beans in a large bowl and mash them. Put the green pepper, onion, and cloves in a food processor with the egg, chili powder, and cumin. Finely chop and mix into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs (you may need more than 1/2 cup) until he mixture is sticky and hold together (burger consistency). Divide into 4 patties.  If grilling place on foil and grill about 8 minutes on each side. IF baking - pre-heat oven to 375 F, place on foil lined baking sheet and bake 10 minutes on each side. 

To freeze, I cooled them completely, separated with waxed paper and put them in zip-loc freezer bags in the freezer. To use - preheat oven to 375 F and bake 8 minutes on each side or until heated through.