Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 cups cooked or canned black beans, mashed
1/2 cup corn niblets
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. parsley, minced (optional)

Instructions:

1. On a small plate, set aside the flour for coating. In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion, garlic, oregano and hot peppers in oil on medium-high heat, until the onions are translucent. Add the peppers and sauté for another 2 minutes, until the pepper is tender. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in the vegetables (including the corn), breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, chili powder and parsley. Mix well, and divide and shape into 6 patties.

3. Lay down each patty in the flour, coating each side. Cook on a lightly oiled frying pan on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes or until browned on both sides.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 189.5
Fat: 3.5 g.
Carbohydrates: 32.5 g.
Protein: 8 g.