Cilantro and lime black bean Burger

This burger can be a real good competition to a meat burger. It has the really good flavor, texture and presentation not to mention it is healthy & delicious. Some patties are so complicated to make, but not this one, it's quick and easy. Try it, you will want to make it over and over.

Makes 7-8 Burger patties:

Ingredients for the Burger:

• 1 cup minced onion (combination of white and whites from a spring onion)
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper (combination of and green)
• 1 minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans (do not drain the liquid)
• 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup corn chips, crumbled
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• olive oil, as needed

Method:

1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until tender.
2. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and salt. Cook an extra minute.
3. Add beans and heat through.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans/veggie mix, breadcrumbs, corn chip crumbs, cilantro, and lime. Stir to combine.
5. Remove about one cup of the mixture and place it in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Return pureed mixture to the mixing bowl and mix well.
6. From mixture, create 7-8 veggie burger patties about 3 inches across.
7. Cook patties in a lightly greased skillet about 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and warmed through.
8. Serve on a bun with cilantro & jalapeno butter spread, honey mustard, hot sauce. Garnish with baby spinach, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and onion slices along with avocado slices.