Veggie Bean Burgers

• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
• 1 cup water
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups Fiber One bran cereal
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and warmed
• Lettuce leaves, optional
• Tomato slices, optional
• Sliced onion, optional

1. Preheat broiler. In a small saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-40 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mash beans until almost smooth; stir in eggs, pepper sauce and seasonings. Pulse bran cereal in a food processor until finely ground; remove to a small bowl. Pulse vegetables and garlic in food processor until finely chopped; add to bean mixture. Add cheese and rice to food processor; pulse to blend, then add to bean mixture. Stir in ground cereal.
3. Shape mixture into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties; place on a greased foiled-lined
4. . Broil 4-6 in. from heat until browned, 6-8 minutes per side. Serve in buns. If desired, top with lettuce, tomato and onion.

long grain brown rice, water, black beans, eggs, hot pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt, fiber, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella cheese, buns, tomato, onion

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/veggie-bean-burgers/ (may not work)