Spicy Southwestern Bean Burgers

• 3 Tbs water
• 1 teaspoon VegiZest
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 Tbs. jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 small green pepper, finely diced
• 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained
• 1 slice 100% whole wheat bread, crumbed in blender
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)
• 8 whole wheat buns
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 8 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1/2 C. salsa

1. In large nonstick frying pan, heat water and dissolve Veggie Zest. Saute onions, garlic, oregano, jalapenos, and green pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, mash drained black beans with a potato masher. Add bread crumbs, sauteed veggies, and spices and mix well. Form into 8 patties. Place frying pan back on medium heat and cook burgers about five minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa.

water, vegizest, onion, garlic, oregano, jalapeno peppers, green pepper, black beans, whole wheat bread, ground cumin, chili powder, buns, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, salsa

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-southwestern-bean-burgers-50169417 (may not work)