Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

My personal favorite.

1 can black beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup whole kernel corn
1/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 TBS. fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1. Mash bean. Finely chop onion. Add onion, corn, salsa, pressed garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the beans; mix well. Add bread crumbs and egg whites to bean mixture; mix well. Form bean mixture into four round patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Heat skill over medium heat until hot. Lightly spray pan and cook patties 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Place burgers on buns. Add tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, etc., etc.

And now... to really make them good... make some homemade Sweet Potato Fries (my own recipe!)

Cut Sweet Potatoes vertically. The skinnier they are, the faster they will cook. I leave the skins on. Put them in pan. Drizzle with EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you non-foodies). Add salt, pepper, and cumin (trust me, it's amazing). Cook at 350 for approx. 20-30 minutes.

Wait for your life to change. You'll seriously never want beef again.