Black Bean Burgers

Why This Recipe?

Black bean burgers are not vegetarian hamburgers, though they are vegetarian. Their crispy outside and soft inside is more like a sloppy joe or a falafel on a bun. If you want a hamburger, make one of those. If you want something else on a bun, try this. This recipe makes 3 patties.

Ingredients

Patties

• ¾ cup dry black beans
• ⅔ cup bread crumbs
• ½ bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 egg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• salt, pepper, and MSG to taste
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Possible Toppings

• cheddar cheese
• lettuce
• tomatoes
• pickles
• avocado/guacamole
• sautéed onions and/or mushrooms
• muffuletta spread
• condiments

Instructions

1. Add ¾ cup dry black beans to a pressure cooker. Cover with water and cook for 25 minutes.
2. Strain beans and add to a large mixing bowl with all other patty ingredients except cooking oil.
3. Mash with a fork to combine until mixture firmly holds together.
4. Form mixture into patties of desired size and shape. I enjoy 140 g patties.
5. In a large skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes per side.
6. If adding cheese, apply to patties in pan just before done. Add 1-2 tbsp of water and cover to steam melt the cheese.
7. Serve on buns and top with desired fixings - don't go crazy, but have fun!