Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:
2 cans      black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbs         ground flax
3 tbs        water
1               jalapeno
2 cloves   garlic
2 tbs        tomato sauce
1/2 cup    whole wheat flour
2 tsp        cumin
1 1/4 tsp  salt
1/2 can    corn, drained
1/3 cup    canola oil (for frying)


Roughly chop jalapeno (remove the seeds for less heat). Add it and the garlic cloves to a food processor and mince finely.

Add one can of beans and pulse to combine. Add cumin and salt and pulse until mixture resembles chunky black bean dip.

In a seperate small bowl, mix ground flax and water. Let sit for five minutes.

Transfer the mixture from the food processor to a large bowl. Stir in tomato sauce, whole wheat flour, and flax mixture. Taste the mixture and add additional seasonings if desired. Add corn and remaining black beans. The mixture should resemble the texture of ground meat. If not, gradually add a few tablespoons of whole wheat flour.

Heat a little canola oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Form black bean mixture into patties (you can use a measuring cup to help form patties) and fry for about four minutes on each side, until crispy.