Happy Foody

This is another one of our “standbys”…definitely a favorite. It was given to me by my wonderful friend Denise (I think it’s originally a Martha Stewart recipe). Denise is my “vegan mentor” of sorts. This bean burger is great because it stays together pretty well…I fry them up in a little olive oil and they get a nice crispiness on the outside. They can be topped with avocado, salsa, cilantro…whatever you want. My preferred sauce is veganaise and organic ketchup and mustard. I’ve also used thai sweet chili sauce on it. Great on a bun too.

1 small onion
1 red pepper (use fire roasted jarred in the winter, when you can’t get organic)
4 cloves garlic

Saute for 8 minutes, then add…

1/4 t tumeric
1/2 t cumin
2 T. ketchup

Process all of this in the food processor with:

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 can black beans

Transfer to a large bowl and add 2 cups bread crumbs. Form into patties and fry. Season to taste. Yum.