Black Bean Burgers

3 cans black beans -- rinsed and drained

2/3 cup onion -- finely chopped

1/4 cup red bell pepper -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper -- finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons sesame seeds -- roasted

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon peppr

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In large bowl, mash beans until most are smooth, leaving some intact. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cumin, sesame seeds, lime juice, salt and pepper; mix well. Divide mixture into 8 equal patties about 3-1/2 inches in diameter. In large heavy frypan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Cook patties, in batches, for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, tuning once and adding more oil if necessary. Carefully remove burgers from frypan to platter and tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 burgers.