Freshly Made Black Bean Burgers

Just as I mentioned in my post featuring the recipe for my Summer Potato Salad, barbecuing and outdoor parties have been something I was raised around. I am in love with the idea of a family dinner. When I was younger, no matter how busy all of us were, dinner was one of the few occasions when we could all get along and share stories from earlier in the day. A "family dinner" doesn't necessarily have to be with parents or siblings but can take place among friends each making a potluck style dish that says a little about them or their family.

Ingredients:

(2) 14oz Cans of Black Beans
3 Tbsp Mayo or Salad Dressing
1/3-Cup Plain Breadcrumbs
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 Hamburger Buns

Serves Four



Step 1: Add one can of black beans, mayo/salad dressing, breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper into a food processor. Pulse until a thick puree forms with chunks of beans still in tact.





Step 2: Scoop out mixture into a clean bowl, and then add finely chopped cilantro. Fold cilantro evenly throughout the mix.





Step 3: Next, form the mixture into four separate patties, separated with wax paper.



Step 4: Grill or cook burger with some vegetable oil in a pan on the stovetop. (Tip: Put foil underneath of the burger when grilling to prevent it from falling through!)

Step 5: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

These burgers were so delicious that I actually forgot to take a picture of the final product. Here is the recipe I based this off of.