basic black bean patties

Ingredients basic black bean patties

1 can black beans - rinsed well & drained
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp granulated onion / onion powder
1 tsp dried cilantro
1 salt to taste
1 pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 olive oil

how to make basic black bean patties

*** The basic recipe is the beans, bread crumbs & eggs. Season however you would like - seasoning listed is just how I made it this time and it happened to be a quick dinner kinda night lol. I usually use lots of fresh ingredients - whatever i have on hand. Fresh cilantro, fresh herbs, sweet onions, peppers, garlic, lime - whatever you enjoy will taste great.

Preheat oven to 375.

In a medium bowl - mix together black beans and seasonings of your choice.

With a potato masher or fork - mash bean mixture.

Add in bread crumbs & eggs. MIX WELL - everything should be well blended and moist.

Form mixture into 4-5 patties.

Grease a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil and brush a bit of olive oil on top of each patty.

Bake for 16 - 20 minutes - depending on thickness - flip patty halfway thru baking- tops should be lightly browned.

There are so many ways of serving these patties...you can serve them as burgers w/cheese and the normal burger fixings, or top with salsa & sour cream or tahini sauce or fresh herbs or lime...however you would prefer. Enjoy...XOXO...psychobetty.