Black Bean Burgers

There are probably a million ways to make veggie burgers and a vast array of different ingredients you could add to them. I like them a lot of different ways, but one of my favorites is black bean. I had never tried making my own version from scratch until recently. Hopefully, I can make pretty good estimates of the spices as I didn't measure - opps. 


Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained but not rinsed
• 1 zucchini, grated 
• about 1/2 to 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• half an onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp or more chopped fresh cilantro
• about 1/2 tbsp Greek seasoning
• about 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• fresh cracked pepper
• around 1 tsp salt 
• a few splashes of hot sauce 

Put then beans into a large bowl and mash. I mashed them to the point where there were still some whole bean pieces. 


Add all other ingredients and mix together well. You may need to add a little more bread crumbs if the mixture is not forming patties pretty easily. 


Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat and when good and hot, form the mixture into patties and place in the oil. Don't make the patties super thick - you want them to cook all the way through. After a few minutes, when the patties are a nice brown, flip them and do the same on the other side. I place the patties on some paper towels when cooked to soak up some of the excess oil. 


Top with all your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!