Spicy Black Bean Burger

1. 1

   Drain the can of black beans.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or a potato masher.

3. 3

   Use a food processor to chop the onion, garlic, and red pepper until very fine.

4. 4

   Stir the mixture in with the beans.

5. 5

   In a separate mixing bowl, combine the egg, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, Sriracha and cilantro.

6. 6

   Add this to the bean mixture and combine well.

7. 7

   If the mixture has a lot of liquid, strain with a cheesecloth or let it strain through a colander with very fine holes.

8. 8

   Once the excess liquid has drained off, return the bean mixture to the bowl and stir in half of the bread crumbs.

9. 9

   Use your hands to form four evenly sized patties.

10. 10

    Coat the outside of the burger patties in the remaining bread crumbs.

11. 11

    Heat the oil in a skillet on medium high heat.

12. 12

    Cook burgers in the pan until heated through and slightly browned on both sides.

13. 13

    Put the burger on top of a bun.

14. 14

    Dress with all your favorite burger condiments and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.