Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/4 small onion, diced
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• jalapeno peppers (optional)

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1/4 cup saltine crumbs
• salt
• pepper
• cumin
• dried chipotle powder

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion, carrot, and jalapenos in a little oil, until softened. Add garlic and saute until garlic is soft.

2. 2

   Add salt, pepper, cumin, and chipotle powder and cook another minute or two longer.

3. 3

   Combine vegetables and beans in a bowl, and mash with a fork.

4. 4

   Add cracker crumbs and mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Form into 4 patties.

6. 6

   Coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil and heat over medium high heat.

7. 7

   Fry the patties until they are brown and a little crunchy.

8. 8

   I like these wrapped in tortillas, with a little lettuce and cheese on top.