Black Bean Burgers

...also perfect as black bean cakes

(serves 4)

4 tablespoons canola oil

1 medium Portobello mushroom, diced

1/2 red onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced

1 can (15 ounce) black beans( I prefer Goya), drained and rinsed

1/4 tsp paprika

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

2 omega 3 eggs

1 Tbs honey

1 Tbs Dijon(country style best) mustard

1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

6 Tbs dried breadcrumbs(whole wheat best)

salt and pepper to taste

4  100% whole-wheat buns

Barbecue sauce

Assorted burger toppings

Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add beans, paprika, garlic and black pepper. Cook, smashing beans with the back of a spoon for a couple of minutes. Transfer bean mixture to a bowl. Mix in eggs, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs and form into 4 patties. Wipe out skillet; heat remaining oil over medium heat and cook burgers until brown and firm to touch, 6 to 7 minutes each side. Place on buns; top with barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions and other toppings as desired.

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