Siracha Black Bean Veggie Burgers

      Don't get me wrong, I love a big juicy burger, but for health's sake a veggie burger here and there is a nice substitute. Especially when it tastes like this one.....

      It has a nice "meaty" texture thanks to the black beans and mushrooms, and the siracha and cumin give it a wonderful kick. Plus the simplicity of the recipe will definitely have you thinking twice about buying frozen burgers at the grocery store.

       It's easy to make your own and it's fun to try mixing up different veggies!

      These can be grilled, baked or pan fried and they'll be delicious. You can also make the veggie mixture ahead of time and freeze patties to cook later on. It's Healthy and convenient, just in time for summer!

Siracha Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Makes 6 patties

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

4-5 medium-large white mushrooms

1/2 bell pepper (or one carrot)

1/2 small onion

2 garlic cloves

1 egg + 1 egg white

1 tbsp chipotle chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp siracha (more to less to taste for spice)

1/3-1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

Use potato masher or fork to mash beans.

Place mushrooms, bell pepper, onion and garlic in food processor and process until finely chopped. 

Mix mushroom mixture and bean mixture. 

Beat egg with chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and siracha, and mix into vegetable mixture.

Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture starts to stick together enough to form well.

Form mixture into 6 patties.

Grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes (flip over after 10) or cook over stove on medium-high heat with a little oil for about 4 minutes on each side.