Black Bean Burger

This dish is easy, healthy, and yummy!  Aaron was very skeptical at first, especially when I said it wasn't even on a bun, but he loved it and said it was worthy to be in my restaurant some day ;)

2 cloves of garlic
1 jalapeño (seeded depending on how spicy you want it)
1/2 red onion
1/2 red pepper
1 (16 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
hand full of chopped cilantro
1 egg
1 t chili powder
1 t cumin
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (may need a little more)

* In a food processor add the garlic and jalapeño until minced.  Add onion and red pepper and pulse until chopped.  Remove excess water in a fine strainer and put in a mixing bowl.

* Add black beans to the food processor and pulse until it slightly pasty.  Add to veggies.

* Add the rest of the ingredients to the bean mixture.  Add more bread crumbs if needed until it holds together .   Divide in to 4 patties.

*  I brush my foil lined baking sheet with Olive oil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 min on each side.  I have heard you can grill them on foil for 8 min each side on high heat.

*  I eat mine on top of lettuce with salsa and avocado on top.  I am sure they would be great on a bun too!!