Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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Costco has a chipotle black bean burger that i love, so i found a basic recipe and tweaked it to meet our tastes. I really enjoy these burgers. they have just enough kick to keep them interesting.

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Steps

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In a small bowl , combine the egg , chili powder , cumin and chili sauce.

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In a food processor , pulse bell pepper , onion , and garlic until finely chopped.

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If needed , strain to remove excess water.

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Add beans and egg mixture , pulse until combined.

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Transfer to a bowl.

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Work in bread crumbs and parmesan until mixture is sticky and holds together , adding more bread crumbs if needed.

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Divide into four burgers.

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Grill or freeze for later use.

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Heat a skillet on the stove top.

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Coat with cooking spray and cook the burgers about 6-8 minutes per side.

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You can also bake them in the oven at 375 for about 10 minutes on each side.

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Ingredients

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no-salt-added black beans, green bell peppers, onions, garlic cloves, egg, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, oroweat multi-grain sandwich thins, red onions, mustard