Black Bean Patty
Ingredients:
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4 cups cooked black beans (or 2 15-oz cans of black beans, drained and rinsed)
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¾ cups uncooked oats
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2 eggs
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½ cup of carrots, grated or thinly chopped
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½ medium onion, chopped (or ½ tablespoon of onion powder)
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1 tablespoons vegetable oil of choice
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Recommended spices: chili powder, cumin, mustard, any other that you enjoy!
Directions:
Sauté the onions in oil, on medium low heat, for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add the carrots, and spices of choice and cook on low for 5 more minutes. In a bowl, whip the eggs. Mash the beans in a separate large bowl with a potato masher and mix in the sautéed veggies, whipped eggs and oats. Add salt and pepper to taste. With slightly wet palms, form 6 patties. To bake: Place patties on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total. To grill: Place patties on greased aluminum foil and grill 8 minutes on each side. Note that heat temperature is personal preference as all grills differ. Generally, black bean burgers should grill on medium-high heat about 350°F (177°C) – 400°F (204°C).