Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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Rinse and drain a can of black beans.
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With fork or food processor mash the beans into a paste.
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In food processor, blend half a green pepper, half an onion, and 3+ cloves of garlic.
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Mix an egg, 1 tbsp of cumin, 1 tbsp chilli powder, 1 tsp hot sauce. Add this to the bean paste.
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Add in 1/2 cup or more of a binder. I used old fashion oats, recipe said bread crumbs but I chose oats.
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Form into patties. Recipe suggested 4 but in my opinion that wasn’t the right ratio. 6 were better sized.

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Use a bun or lettuce or whatever you choose!