Veggie Burger

Veggie Burger recipe that uses black beans.

2 c. black or kidney beans
2 c. cooked brown or white rice
2 Tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground sage
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c very finely chopped onions

Combine beans, rice, ketchup, and spices. Mash with fork or potato masher until beans are mashed well (I cheat and pulse it a few times in the Cuisinart). Add onions and mix well. Wet hands slightly to avoid sticking and form into 6-8 burgers (1/2-3/4-inch thick). Heat lightly oiled or sprayed griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place burgers on skillet and brown on both sides, turning burgers several times. Serve hot. Only make as many as you will eat; they're nasty reheated in the microwave. You can store the bean/rice mix uncooked for up to a week; just shape and cook burgers as needed.