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Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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Holy crap! So I was about to begin my entry today and provide you with a recipe for the most delicious veggie burgers you will ever eat when I was violently accosted by An “Ethical” Eater’s Address. I don’t know what got into me! Sometimes I feel like my ethical food decisions are constantly in battle with my taste buds. It’s a fine line I walk every day when I decide what’s for dinner. And lunch. And late night snacks. And breakfast. And second breakfast… It’s a burden really - but not at the same time because for me it’s more than just about good food. It’s about real food. Oh dear, here we go again. Let’s get to the recipe shall, we?
 
PS. When I was a vegetarian I’d occasionally find myself craving meat. Though I really don’t think it was the meat I wanted, but instead, something inside the meat - Iron? Protein? I’m not sure. In those moments though I’d just throw a batch of these babies together and the craving would pass. Black beans are loaded with good stuff  like quality protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Plus they’re low in fat and very delicious. Especially when they’re made into burgers. I originally found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and I’ve been playing with it ever since. So, here we go…
 
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
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Ingredients
  1. 1 (19oz) Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed.
  2. 1/2 Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, cut into 2" pieces.
  3. 1/2 Onion, cut into wedges.
  4. 3 Cloves Garlic, peeled.
  5. 1 Free-Range, Organic Egg.
  6. 1 Tbsp Chili Powder.
  7. 1 Tbsp Cumin.
  8. 1 Tsp Hot Sauce.
  9. 1/2 C Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs.
  10. 5 Whole Wheat Burger Buns.
  11. Burgler Toppings of Your Choice.
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, smash black beans until thick and pasty. I usually start with my hands to get them going and then finish/detail them with a fork.
  3. In a food processor, finely chop pepper, onion, and garlic. This only takes a few seconds. Don't pulse too long though or you'll liquidize them. Stir into mashed beans.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce. Stir into mashed beans.
  5. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. You may or may not need to add another 1/4 C of breadcrumbs.
  6. Divide mixture into five portions. Careful not to man-handle them too much, roll/shape into balls in the palm of your hand and squish into patties - if you play with them too much they won't stick together.
  7. Place on the baking sheet and bake in the oven about 10 minutes - gently flip - and bake 10 minutes more. Serve with your favorite burger toppings such as mustard, avocado, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, etc...
  8. Eat.
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