Black Bean Burgers

• 1 canblack beans, drained and rinsed with cold water
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cupbrown rice, cooked
• 2 scallions, green and white minced about 1/4 cup
• 2 tbspfresh cilantro, or basil leaves or a combination
• 1 clovegarlic, peeled and minced
• to taste dried oregano
• to taste dried basil
• 1 tspvegetable oil
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 1/2 tspblack pepper
• 4 sandwich breads

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Add beans to a bowl and mash with a fork until chunky. Add the egg and mix well.

2. 2

   Add precooked rice, scallions, garlic and oregano, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each portion into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.

4. 4

   Place a large skillet on the stove on high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil. Add burgers and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned on both sides and heated throughout. Place on a whole wheat bun.