Black Bean Burgers

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 can black beans
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 slices bread, crumbled
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying

PREPARATION:

Sautee the onions till soft, about 3-5 minutes.

In a large bowl, mash the beans until almost smooth. Add sauteed onions and the rest of the ingredients, except the oil, adding the flour a few tablespoons at a time to combine well.

Mixture will be thick.

Form bean mixture into patties, approximately ½ inch thick and fry patties in a small amount of oil until slightly firm. Make veggie burgers and enjoy!

Potato Veggie Burgers

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup canned black beans
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 3 potatoes, grated
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 cup corn
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying

PREPARATION:

Mash the beans with a fork or a potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients, except the oil and mix until well combined.

Shape the mixture into patties. Heat about two tablespoons of olive oil and cook each patty until the veggie burgers are done, about 3 minutes on each side.

Creole Flavored Black Bean Burger Patties

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 15 ounce cans black beans
• 2 tbsp margarine
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 2 tsp Creole seasoning
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• dash salt and pepper
• dash hot sauce, to taste (optional)
• oil for frying (optional)

PREPARATION:

In a food processor or blender, process the all ingredients (except oil) until smooth. Or, mash together with a large fork or potato masher until beans are well mashed. Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours.

Form into patties and lightly fry in oil for a few minutes on each side, or, fire up the grill and barbecue your black bean veggie burger patties.