Spicy Veggie Burger

We love veggie burgers.  We eat them on a pretty regular basis.  So for a while I've been wanting to try my own recipe.  This was my first effort and I was happy with the way they turned out.  They were nice thick patties, very satisfying.  Nothing like those little flabby frozen patties.  These have been spiced up with chili sauce, cumin, garlic and chili powder.  They are quick and easy.  You'll never go back to frozen.

Veggie Burgers
makes 4 patties

1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, cut in 2 inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs

In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a potato masher until thick and pasty.

In a food processor, finely chop carrots, onion and garlic.  Then stir into mashed beans.

In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin and chili sauce.

Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans.  Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together.

Divide mixture into four patties.  Heat large skillet over medium heat.  Spray with cooking spray and cook patties for about 10 minutes on each side.

Cover with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy.