Black Bean Burger

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for a black bean burger:

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (you can use panko for extra crunch)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Mash the Beans: In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few whole beans for texture.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.
3. Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
4. Cook the Patties: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside and heated through.
5. Assemble: Serve the patties on your favorite buns with toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, onion, and your favorite sauce.

Enjoy your homemade black bean burgers!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other spices, cheese, or even some corn for a sweet crunch.