Down South Black Bean Burgers

Down South Black Bean Burgers

By: Mom's Flaming Foods, Char Farago - March, 2010

1 15 oz. can black beans
½ C. rolled oats
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Creole seasoning
½ tsp. Penzy's beef seasoning (or any favorite seasoning mix)
1 tsp. paprika
¼ med. onion
1 tsp. chopped hot pepper

Drain and rinse the black beans. Drain again or blot with paper towel to remove moisture. Mash the beans with a potato masher until skins have burst. Add rolled oats, Worcestershire sauce, beef seasoning, and paprika. Mix thoroughly. The mix will be stiff. Set aside so oats can absorb the spices.

Saute onion and hot pepper until tender.
Add to bean mixture.
Form into patties and fry or grill 3 minutes.

Serve "burger style" or solo.
Note: If you add mushrooms or any other veggie, sauté them first to remove most of the moisture.