Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium red pepper, diced
• 2 cups canned black beans, mashed
• 1/2 cup corn niblets
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced (optional)

Recipe

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.