Black Bean Burgers

5 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, coarsley chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp ketchup
1 can black beans (15 oz) drained/rinsed
1 cup cooked basmati rice
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
hot sauce, such as tabasco
1 1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1. heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic. Cook ,stiring frequently until soft and onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, turmeric, and ketchup. Cook for 1 minute
2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine onion mixture, beans, and rice. PRocess until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce
3. heat 2 tbsp oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Drop 1/4 balls of bean mixture into skillet. Flatten into 3-inch patties. Cook until golden brown, 3-5 minutes per side. Repeat process with remaining 2 tbsp oil and bean mixture.

Serving Size: makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSGOAD.