veggie burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher – leave some texture.
2. Add the cooked brown rice, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper to the bowl.
3. Stir in the breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix everything together thoroughly.
6. Form the mixture into 4-6 patties.
7. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until heated through and nicely browned.

Notes

• For extra flavor, add a chopped jalapeno pepper to the mixture.
• Serve on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, or mayo.
• To prevent the patties from falling apart while cooking, chill the mixture for 30 minutes before forming the patties.
• Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.