Loaded Black Bean Burgers | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 scallions, white and light-green parts, cut in half
• 2 large carrots, cut into a few pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded, ribs removed, and cut into a few pieces (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split
• 6 leaves of romaine lettuce
• 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced