Black Bean Burgers

serves 4

4 slices stale bread

2 T olive oil

1½ cups chopped onions

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 T fresh ginger, minced

½ t allspice

½ t nutmeg

1½ cups cooked black beans- fresh or canned

1½ cups cooked rice

½ habanero pepper or 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Grind bread to crumbs in a food processor and transfer to a large bowl. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 T of the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and sauté for 5 minutes.  Add the garlic, ginger, allspice and nutmeg and cook for 2 minutes more. Put the mixture into a food processor.  Add the black beans, rice, jalapeno pepper and pulse the ingredients to a rough mixture. Transfer to the bowl with breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Form mixture in 4 burgers and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Cook the burgers for about 4 minutes per side, until a dark brown crust forms.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings. Tip: Try Fakin’ Bacon organic smoky tempeh strips.

Above served with homemade pickles, garden tomatoes and steamed veggies.