Black Bean Burger (Maureen)

Ingredients

2 cups black beans, cooked, drained

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/4 in dice

1/2 yellow onion, minced

1 cup zucchini, 1/4 inch dice

1 cup yellow squash, 1/4 inch dice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cumin

10 tablespoons oats, old fashioned

Directions

1. Preheat iver to 450 degrees F

2. In food processor, pulse 1 cup of black beans until smooth. Set aside.

3. Preheat saute pan with oil

4. Saute onions, peppers and squash until onions are translucent and squash is soft. About 5 - 7 minutes.

5. Add in seasioning, remina 1 cup of whole black beans and oats, saute about 2 minutes until all is incorporated.

6. Place vegetable mixture into emtpty food processor and pulse 5 times, or until vegetables and beans are slightly choped but still distinguishable.

7. fold into pureed black beans. Portion out the 1/4 scoop and form into patties. Place formed burgers into a greased sheet tray and lightly spray the tops.

8. Bake for 3 - 5 (BS this takes longer for me) minutes until slightly browned and firmer.