Spicy Black Bean Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats
1/2 - 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 hamburger buns

Preparation

Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times.
Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper and pulse 8 times. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and pulse an additional 5 to 8 times (depending on desired texture).
Place mixture into a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings.
Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium. Form mixture into four equal patties. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.
Remove patties from heat and place onto burger buns. Assemble burger with toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.