Kidney Bean Oat Burgers

vegan

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 small onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1/2 cup oats, uncooked
• 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers
• 1/8 cup flour
• salt & pepper
• rosemary
• oregano

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 425 F.  Put the onion and garlic into a food processor and pulse to chop coarsely. Add the beans and process until coarsely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients and process until well blended–just slightly more chunky than refried beans.

2.  Spray a non-stick cookie sheet or silicone baking mat lightly with canola oil. Use a spoon to scoop the burger mixture onto the baking sheet, smoothing it into six patties. (It is easiest to do this by making six “piles” of beans and using the spoon to smooth the top and round the edges of the patties.) Bake for about 15 minutes. When the bottoms are lightly browned and beginning to get crisp, turn the burgers and cook for 10-15 more minutes, until the other side is brown. Do not overcook or they will be tough!

3.  Serve immediately with accompaniments as desired. These keep well in the fridge and can be reheated for a quick lunch.