Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups breadcrumbs plain
• 30 ounce black beans drained canned
• 2 tablespoons chili powder 
• 2  eggs slightly beaten
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 8 slices gouda cheese smoked
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin 
• 0.3 cup jalapeno minced to taste
• 0.3 cup liquid smoke flavoring 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 small onion diced
• 0.3 cup ranch dressing mix 
• 1  bell pepper diced red

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Blend black beans and jalapeno pepper in a food processor until the beans are completely pureed; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, onion, eggs, cumin, chili powder, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, and ranch dressing mix into the black bean mixture until evenly combined.
3. Chill mixture in freezer until firm enough to shape into patties, about 1 hour.
4. Divide mixture into 8 portions; shape into patties.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook burgers in hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
6. Top burgers with smoked Gouda cheese to serve.