The high levels of fiber content available in the Black Bean, coupled along with potassium, folate, Vitamin B6 and phytonutrient content supports the health of your heart. With its lack of cholesterol content, it makes for a healthy food that can be consumed on a daily basis as well. It helps prevent the heart from any type of heart disease and benefits the better functioning of the heart.

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 ounces) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 tablespoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup of bread crumbs

METHOD:

1. If grilling, then preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil.
2. If baking, then pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet. 
3. If grilling, then preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil.
4. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
5. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
6. In a small bowl, stir the egg together along with chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
7. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans and then mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
8. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side.