Black Bean Burgers

• 2 cans low sodium black beans
• 1/4 cup grated white onion
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. siracha sauce
• 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
• 1 tbs. olive oil for cooking burgers

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• Mash black beans with a fork in a medium bowl.
• Next, add breadcrumbs, seasonings, sriracha, onion, carrots, breadcrumbs, and egg and mix well.
• Form mixture into 4 patties.
• Heat olive oil in skillet on medium high heat and cook burgers one by one for about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.

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*Serve on top a bed of greens rather than a hamburger bun. These burgers are great to make ahead of time and freeze for later use.

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