Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread, torn

4 T fresh cilantro

2 cloves garlic

1 15 0z can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 t taco seasoning

1 egg

Place torn bread in a food processor bowl or blender container. Cover and process or blend until bread becomes crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl and set aside. Next, process or blend cilantro and garlic until finely chopped. Add beans and seasoning. Process or blend until beans are coarsely chopped and mixture begins to pull away from the sides. Add mixture to the bread crumbs in the bowl. Add egg, mix well and shape into four 1/2 in thick patties.

Grill patties on a lightly greased rack or an uncovered grill directly over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until patties are heated through, turning once. (I cooked mine on my George Foreman.)