rosemary and chive {black bean} burgers
dairy free, trader ro’s
serves 4

2           canned black beans
3/4      tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
3/4      tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2      yellow onion, diced
1           egg
1           cup panko bread crumbs
1/2      tablespoon garlic powder  {1/4 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced}
1/4      tablespoon cumin
1/2      tablespoon salt
1/2      tablespoon pepper
1           tablespoon soy sauce

preheat oven to 400 {if baking}.
drain and rinse black beans. pour into a medium sized bowl and mash (with fork if not a masher).
add remaining ingredients and mix into black beans, leaving the egg last.
for 4, use about a cup of the mixture to form each burger.
for 8 small to medium, use a half cup of the mixture for each.

{on stove}
heat pan on medium/ high.
coat pan with olive oil and cook for about 6 minutes on each side (or until heated thoroughly).

{in oven}
place on cookie sheet or baking dish
preheat to 400
cook for 15 – 20 minutes

to serve like pictured above (the very best way) , from bottom to top:
jewish rye bread
garlic mayo/ aioli
black bean burger
tomato
mixed green lettuce
honey mustard dressing