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Spicy Red Bean Burgers

Valarie Young

• 2 Can of Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Small Roma Tomatoes, seeded & minced
• 2 Large Onions, diced small
• Large Red Pepper, diced small
• ¼ cup Minced Jalapeno, minced (optional)
• 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 2 Teaspoons Garlic, minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon Chipotle Pepper Powder
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
• 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce
• 1 Cup of Bread Crumbs
• 1 Cup Quick Oats
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1. Sauté garlic, red pepper, tomato, onion, and minced jalapeno in a nonstick pan with olive oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add all the spices to the pan, continue to cook for 7 more minutes. Remove from heat and place in fridge to cool.
3. While the tomato, peppers, and onion mix are cooling place the beans in a food processor.
4. Pulse beans until they are smooth. Transfer the beans to a large bowl.
5. Remove onion mixture from the fridge and mix in with the beans. Add BBQ sauce, oats and bread crumbs to the bean mixture. Mix well.
6. Form patties out of the mixture. Cook the patties on the stove in a nonstick pan sprayed with cooking spray each time you cook a new batch.
7. Place patty on a bun, top with a slice of tomato, romaine lettuce, sliced jalapenos (optional), and crispy fried onions. You can use Veganize or the Mexican Secret Sauce-Chipotle Mayo as your dressing. See recipe for Secret Sauce. Yum!