Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Oats

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   Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the oil and when it is warm, add the onion. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.

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   Add the jalapeno peppers and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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   Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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   Turn off heat and stir in the chili powder, ground cumin and oregano. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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   Meanwhile, rinse and drain (several times) the black beans and then put them into a large mixing bowl.

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   Roughly mash the black beans with a potato masher or a fork.

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   Add the uncooked oats and stir to combine.

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   Add the cooked onions and stir to combine.

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   Add the eggs,cilantro (more or less depending on how much you like cilantro), salt and pepper. You can add a bit more pepper if desired.

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    Mix well and form into patties. They are easier to fry if you make a smaller size pattie and use a smaller hamburger bun.

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    Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook 4-5 minutes on the first side, or until well browned. Carefully flip over the burgers and cook about 3 minutes on the second side. Like most vegetarian burgers, they can crumble, so extra care needs to be taken when frying them.

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    Serve with your favorite garnishes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.