Black Bean Burgers

Black bean burgers are a flavorful and easy alternative to meat. You can eat it as a sandwich or go bunless. 2Bit combined recipes from 2 favorite cookbooks-Veganomicon and America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook

What You'll Need:

-1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed

-2 eggs

-3 tbsp olive oil

-1 tsp cumin

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/8 tsp cayenne

-1 tsp chili powder (optional)

-1/2 red pepper finely chopped

-1/2 small onion

-1/2 c. bread crumbs

Mash the beans with either a fork or potato masher.

Be sure to mash just until you leave some half beans.

Combine 2 eggs, 1 tbsp oil, cumin, salt, cayenne, chili powder  and whisk together.

Just a side note, might 2Bit recommend thoroughly washing your produce? Groceries' fruits and veggies are covered in pesticides, wax and who know how many germs that attach in the process of getting to the grocery. Fit spray is an easy, affordable option, found at any grocery. Or you could just put vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Just get those chemicals off!

Finely chop the onion and red pepper. Honestly, these burgers could use less onions, according to the Hochhalter husband. 2Bit agrees :)

Stir the egg mixture, breadcrumbs, red pepper, onion, and mashed beans just until combined.

Once mixed, begin forming patties, about 1/2 cup each and 1-inch-thick

- 6 patties in all

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat and cook until well browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. 2Bit added a favorite-pepperjack cheese.

Meanwhile,  Mr. Hochhalter made his delicious guacamole in my new mortar and pestle.

Top your burger with guacamole and salsa, or ketchup, whatever you so desire...Delish!!