| Prep time: | 15 Min |
| Cook time: | 20 Min |
| Ready in: | 35 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 4 patties |
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
* 1/2 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
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs
DIRECTIONS
* If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
* In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
* In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
* In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
* Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
* If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.
