MABI’S HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER

    INGREDIENTS: 
4 cups cooked & drained black beans in blender (or 4 cups beans/ veggie combo)
1 small onion & 3-4 garlic cloves in blender
1 cup veggie or meat broth in blender*
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
3-4 tbsps. BBQ sauce 
1+ cup whole wheat  or quinoa flour3/4 cup oats
1+ cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup oats
1+ cup whole wheat flour

*I made quick from-scratch veggie broth for the TVP V.B.) & used broth/ veggies in burger mix. (10 min. prep)

COOKING:
Mix all pureed items together.
Taste & adjust seasoning.
Fry in olive oil until browned. 
Melt your favorite cheese on top (optional).

Et, voila... 
Makes 12 veggie burgers.
Total prep/ cooking time: 1 hour

This is an option to the above recipe that permits you to add oats or other grains

Make-ahead quick veggie broth:  Boil for 10 minutes… water, 2 garlic cloves, chopped onion & veggies, salt/ pepper, olive oil
    COOKING:
1. Mix all pureed items together.
2. Add the flour last.  Mix in gradually until the mixture is very thick and sticky. 
3. Season, taste, & adjust seasoning.
4. Fry in olive oil until browned on both sides.
5. Melt your favorite cheese into burger (optional).
    YIELD:			Makes 20-22 burgers
    
    PREP / COOKING TIME: 	1 hour