Delicious Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Delicious Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

No need to buy the frozen ones, these are easy to make and taste so much better!

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 
  
• ½ green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 
  
• ½ onion, cut into wedges 
  
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled 
  
• 1 egg  
  
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
  
• 1 tablespoon cumin 
  
• 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce 
  
• ½ cup bread crumbs
  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly oil a baking sheet.
Mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
Finely chop bell pepper, onions and garlic. Stir into mashed beans.
In a small bowl stir egg, chili powder, cumin and chil/hot sauce.
Stir egg mixture into the beans. Mix in bread crumbs until mixture is sticky and holds together. Make into 4 patties.
Place on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes per side. You can also grill 8 minutes on each side. 
Nutrition Facts 
Per Serving: 198 calories; protein 11.2g; carbohydrates 33.1g; fat 3g; cholesterol 46.5mg; sodium 607.3mg