Black Bean Burgers

Description: My vegetarian friend made these and I got to try them. I thought they were delicious and am posting so I can make them for my family. Thanks Claire. Recipe adapted from Southern Living.

Ingredients:

• 3 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked oats
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 hamburger buns

Steps:

1. Coarsely mash the beans with a fork or potato masher.
2. Mix together the mashed beans, oats, and next 5 ingredients.
3. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
4. Mix together the flour and cornmeal; dredge patties in flour mixture.
5. Let the oil get hot in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; drain on paper towels.
6. Serve on buns ( toasted buns work well).