15ozBlack beans, canneddrained and rinsed; I prefer the low-sodium beans
1/2 - 1wholeBell pepper
1smallOnion
3clovesGarlicminced
1Egg
1tbspChili powder
1tbspCumin
1/2cupBread crumbsup to 1 cup may be required
1-4tbspVegetable oil
Instructions
Finely dice the bell pepper and onion
Mash the beans in the bowl; you may optionally reserve some from being mashed if you like whole beans in your patties
Mix in peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and egg
Mix in a half-cup of bread crumbs, until you have a dry, grainy paste. If mixture is still wet, mix in small amounts of bread crumbs until it's dry.
Divide into quarters (or fifths/sixths if you prefer smaller/tiny patties)
Fry in a little oil over medium heat until each side is slightly browned
Notes
The patties tend to be "thirsty" and require a bit of oil, generally 1 tablespoon per patty.
Patties freeze exceptionally well; you can throw frozen patties right on the pan.
I tend to make these while I'm making hamburgers as well, and the beef fat substitutes the vegetable oil very well (though it makes the burgers non-vegetarian).