Black Bean Burgers

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Black Bean Burgers
Sun, 01-16-2005 - 10:08am

These are great with some salsa on top.


Black Bean Burgers
 
    3     cans          black beans -- rinsed and drained
    2/3  cup           onion -- finely chopped
    1/4  cup           red bell pepper -- finely chopped
    1      tablespoon    jalapeno pepper -- finely chopped
    1      teaspoon      ground cumin
    3      tablespoons   sesame seeds -- roasted
    1      tablespoon    lime juice
    1      teaspoon      salt
    1/2   teaspoon      peppr
    2      tablespoons   vegetable oil

   In large bowl, mash beans until most are smooth, leaving some intact.
   Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cumin, sesame seeds, lime
juice, salt and pepper; mix well. Divide mixture into 8 equal patties
about 3-1/2 inches in diameter.
   In large heavy frypan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Cook patties, in
batches, for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, tuning once and adding
more oil if necessary.
   Carefully remove burgers from frypan to platter and tent with foil.
   Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 burgers.


Note:  These freeze very well before cooking.



              




Edited 1/16/2005 10:12 am ET ET by cl-cathy205
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