Mexican Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup bread crumbs dried
• 15 ounce kidney beans canned
• 1  carrots sliced
• 1 pinch chili powder 
• 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.5 cup onion chopped
• 2 cups salsa 
• 8 servings salt to taste
• 0.5 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• plastic wrap
• microwave

Directions

1. Place carrot into a bowl, and fill with about 1/4 inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until soft.
2. Drain.
3. Mash beans and steamed carrot in a large bowl.
4. Mix in green pepper, onion, salsa, bread crumbs, and whole wheat flour. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
5. Add flour to create a firmer mixture, or more salsa if the mixture is too stiff. Form mixture into 8 patties, and place on a greased baking sheet.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray. Fry the patties for about 8 minutes on each side, or until browned and firm.