By no means an equal substitute for a beef burger, this veggie pattie, packed with beans, oats and an egg, is definitely an interesting and flavorful alternative.

VEGGIE BURGER

2 cups beans (I used a mixture of black beans, pinto beans and red beans)

1 onion, quartered

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 tablespoon chili powder

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 egg

1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil

Place the beans, onion, oats, chili powder, salt, pepper and egg in a food processor and plus until chunky but not pureed.

With wet hands, shape into patties, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When hot, add the patties and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 5 minutes, turn carefully and cook on the other side until firm and browned, about another 5 minutes. Serve on buns with desired burger fixings.

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Parents, October 2010

http://www.parents.com/recipes/