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Makes: 18 small patties

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

From: Early Sprouts

=Ingredients=

1 large red bell pepper 

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tsp. vegetable oil

3 eggs

8 small or 4 large whole-wheat pita pockets

22 oz. (1 ½ 15-oz cans) canned black beans or low-salt black beans 

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Non-stick cooking spray

Ketchup for serving

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Preheat oven to broil.  Spray the baking sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray.
== Step 2 ==
Wash, destem and deseed bell pepper. Cut into small pieces.   
== Step 3 ==
Place vegetable oil in a skillet.  Heat oil over medium heat and add onion, garlic and pepper pieces to sauté.  
== Step 4 ==
In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs with a fork or whisk.
== Step 5 ==
Drain and rinse beans well with cool water.  Place beans in large bowl and mash well with a potato masher or large fork.  
== Step 6 ==
Add peppers, breadcrumbs, lightly beaten eggs, and cheese.  Stir until evenly combined.   
== Step 7 ==
Form burger mixture into 18 small patties and place them on the baking sheet. Place in oven 4-6” from flame; broil 5 minutes, flip burgers and broil an additional 5-6 minutes.  Watch closely to prevent burning.  
== Step 8 ==
When the burgers are done, allow to cool slightly before placing in halved or quartered pita pockets.  Serve family-style with plenty of ketchup and enjoy!