Black Bean Kababs...


We should all be trying to cut down on the meat we consume and replacing it with fiber rich, vegetarian foods. What better way than these yummy kababs! You really don't even miss the meat flavor! Even if you don't enjoy black beans, give these a try and maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised!

• 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1 large (or 2 small) cloves of garlic, quartered
• ¼ cup cooked corn kernels (or another veg of your liking)
• 2 whole grain bread slices or ½ cup dry breadcumbs
• 2 tablespoons plus bottled chunky salsa (or chopped tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 TBS shan kabab masala (I used shami kabab masala, you can aslo use seekh kabab)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as sriracha)
• chopped green chilies (optional)

Add bread slices to food processor and process until a fine bread crumb is formed. Remove bread crumbs to a bowl and set aside. Add onions and garlic and finely mince. Add black beans and pulse a few times. (It's up to you if you want the mixture to be coarse/chunky or completely smooth. I left mine a little coarse).

Add in salsa, bread crumbs*, cumin, Shan kabab masala, hot sauce, and green chilies (if using). Stir to combine.

Form patties (or long seekh kabab type rolls, or even burgers) and shallow fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and browned on both sides. Serve with caramelized onions and chutney of choice.

*Do not add all of the bread crumbs in at once. Add some and see if you need more. The mixture should be firm enough for you to form kababs easily.