Spicy Bean and vegetable Patties

I love burgers. I do buy the morningstar farms one as well. But usually i like making mine. That way i get to control what goes in and the texture.

I usually make enough that i can freeze some for later.

Here what you need:

Can of drained rinsed black beans or garbanzo beans. You can combine the two as well.
Potatoes: 2 big ones. Boiled peeled, cubed. you can use frozen diced ones as well. If diabetic or watching cards omit completely.
Carrots : peeled grated 1
Onion: red, peeled, grated 1. You can caramalize it and add as well.
Bell peppers: seeded, diced small: 1 You can sautee finely if you dont like it raw
Corn: 1 kernels only. boiled. You can use the frozen. Just thaw and use 1 cup
Garlic: 3-4 cloves peeled chopped fine
Cilantro: 1/2 bunch chopped leaves only
Tomato Ketchup: 2-3 tbsp (
Spices: crushed red pepper flakes 2-3 tbsp, salt to taste

the salt free seasoning blends like McCormicks or Mrs Dash can be used as well. Use whichever ones you like best. I like the garlic n herb one a lot.

Start by addding the drained beans to a big bowl. Mash lightly. You will have a few whole which is fine.
Now add in all the other listed ingredients inclusive of spices except the boiled potatoes, Mix lightly by hand. If the mixture is too grainy and does not hold together if you try and form a patty, mush the boiled cubed potatoes and add in. Mix  again. The consistency in which you add in the boiled potato should help bind the patty.

Roll in bread crumbs or panko crumbs and pan fry.

For a chinese flavor add in the following:

2 tbsp light soy sauce
replace tomato sauce with schezuan or sriracha or any preferred red chilli sauce
add 2-3 scallions finely diced

To freeze, form patties, roll in crumbs and individually wrap and store in air tight container or zip lock bags.