Black bean burgers

Ingredients

• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 slices cheddar
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 lettuce leaves
• Salt

Steps

1. Pat the beans dry with a clean towel. Mash them in a bowl with a fork, leaving some whole.
2. Mix in the panko, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Shape the mixture into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side, until crisp outside and hot in the center (160 °F inside).
5. Lay a slice of cheddar on each patty for the last minute and cover the pan so it melts.
6. Serve in the buns with the tomato and lettuce.