Veggie-Bean Burger

chef lisae's Note:

Saw a veggie burger recipe in a magazine and put my own twist on it. I just finished preparing the burgers. I have placed them in the refrigerator to set and for the flavrs to marry. Posting for safe keeping. The recipe that I saw did not require a setting time, but, I believe this rest will pay off.

• Total Time: 37 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 4 ounce ...

• 1/2 cup of chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup of chopped yellow squash
• 1/2 cup of chopped carrot (1 1/2 small carrots)
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (I use 4C Salt Free, Seasoned Bread Crumbs)
• 1/2 cup homemade beans, combined (Red and Black )
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon of homemade chili powder (store bought is fine)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or more to satisfy your taste)

Directions:

1. Mix ALL ingredients together in a large bowl. If available, use a scale and measure in increments of 4 ounce servings and form into patties. (I used a bisciut cutter to make the patties uniform in size. I then wrapped each individually in plaastic wrap and lined on a baking sheet, that was then placed in the refrigerator to set over night.
2. When ready to cook, heat a skillet coated with cooking spray and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.