black bean burgers.

these are just so, so, so good.  and not just 'good FOR a vegetarian burger' but actually good.  we had ours on buns with iceberg lettuce + melted cheddar.  you could probably do some ketchup or mayo if you wanted but i don't feel like these need it.  a beef burger, however?  pass the condiments please!  

| ingredients |

makes about 6 burgers

1/2 cup flour 

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 t dried oregano

1 small jalapeno, minced (i leave this out)

1-2 T olive oil

2 cups black beans, mashed 

1/2 cup corn niblets

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 t cumin

1/2 t salt

2 t chili powder

| the how-to |

set aside flour on a plate.  sautee onions, and peppers with garlic till semi-soft and add dried oregano.  in large bowl, mash the black beans (or food process like i did!).  stir in veggies (corn comes in here!), bread crumbs, spices.  mix well and shape into patties.  heat up some oil on a pan, coat patties with flour, and cook on pan until browned on the outside.  just a few minutes each side.  medium/medium-high heat.

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