Black Bean Burgers - Mill City Farmers Market

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked black beans or other heirloom beans from Bean Market (or substitute 2, 15oz. cans black beans, rinsed)
• ¾ cup cooked brown rice (either long or short grain) this can be leftover or cooked for this recipe.
• 2 green onions or a quarter of one medium onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup minced fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, parsley or chives)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked (or regular) paprika
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• Cracked black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons ketchup, tomato paste or barbeque sauce
• Dash of hot sauce
• ½ cup grated cheddar or jack cheese
• 1 egg
• Cornmeal for dusting patties
• Oil for pan frying