Black Bean Burgers

By 11650

Ingredients

• 2 T vegetable oil
• 1 Stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 T cumin
• 1/2 C bread crumbs
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil; grease lightly.
2. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
3. Pour beans into a large bowl and use a fork or potato masher to mash into a thick paste. Scrape vegetables from skillet into bowl. Stir in egg, cumin and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Use your fingers to form into 4 patties (do not overmix). Place patties on baking sheet and bake until firm and set, about 10 minutes on each side. Serve on whole grain buns with lettuce, tomato and sliced red onion, if desired.