Getty Center Mexican Black Bean Burgers

3 lb cooked black beans -- rinsed
: and drained
1/4 c diced onion
1/2 c diced red bell pepper
1 ts cayenne pepper
1 egg substitute
1 c bread crumbs
2 TB cilantro
2 TB olive oil
8 hamburger buns; mixed grain
: ***OPTIONS***
: Salsa
: guacomole
Put beans, onion, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, egg, bread crumbs and
cilantro in food processor. Process, adding more bread crumbs as
needed to make a mixture dry enough to form into patties. Shape into
8 patties. Patties may be made a day ahead and refrigerated to allow
them to set well.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium
heat. Add 4 patties and fry 2 minutes per side, turning once. Add
remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining 4 patties and
cook.
Place each patty in a hamburger roll and serve with salsa and
guacamole, if desired.
[Makes 8 burgers
Excerpt Riverside (CA) Press Enterprise Cook and Tell 5/6/98. Busted
by Hanneman. Variation: 1/4 cup egg substitute (440 cals, 9g fat,
17%cff)