Bonnie’s Black Bean Burgers

  • 2 cups cooked or 1 can (15 ounces) undrained black beans
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1/8 c jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • 1/4 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup gluten-free dry bread crumbs or gluten-free quick oats
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal (non GMO)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut or other heat stable oil

1 . Place beans, onions, jalapenos and garlic in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.

2 . Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.

3 . Top with lettuce, mustard, and or salsa. Use whole-grain gluten-free buns or better yet, romaine lettuce to wrap.