Black Bean Burgers

This recipe was found at Compassion Over Killing. I had googled something to the effect of "quick vegetarian dinner" and found out that they had a whole page written specifically for me. I don't have time to go and figure out what a wheat gluten is; just tell me how to make something delicious using saltines. I had to double the recipe because who wants to tear up that much bread for just one evening? F that.

Black Bean Burgers
Serves 2

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/4 cup diced and sautéed onions
2 slices multigrain bread, finely crumbled
1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
In a large bowl, mash the drained black beans. Add the sautéed onions, crumbled bread, and spices. Mix thoroughly. Add about 1/4 cup of cracker crumbs (or just enough to be able to form patties from the mixture). Using your hands, form the mixture into 1/2-inch thick patties. For a breaded burger, gently coat each patty with more cracker crumbs.

In a lightly oiled non-stick pan, fry both sides of the patties. Serve with a garnish of lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and any other condiments on buns or over a bed or rice.

I give it four stars out of five. It was pretty easy to make, but it took a while and the more I ate, the more I tasted the saltines. Maybe more barbecue sauce next time.