Black Bean Sausage Patties

These are so yummy! I've also rolled them flat, scored them into triangles and cooked them till crispy in a 250 degree oven to make spicy chips.

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Black Bean Sausage Patties
2 tsp. canola oil
1/4 yellow onion, diced

1 1/2 c. brown rice, cooked
1 can black beans, or 2 c. cooked

1/4 c. brown rice flour
2 tsp. rubbed sage
1 tsp. fennel seed, chopped
1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin

1. Heat 2 tsp. of canola oil in a large skill over medium heat. Saute the diced onions until they are soft, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine the black beans, brown rice, and onion in a food processor. Pulse until all items are well combined (i.e., no visibly whole pieces of bean)

3. Scoop the bean mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the flour and spices. Stir to combine.

4. To make the sausage patties, divide the bean mixture into twelve pieces and roll each piece into a ball. (A little flour on your hands will help with the stickiness.) Place one of the balls between your palms, and squash it into a pattie shape.

5. Add a little more oil to your skillet and turn it down to medium low. Add the black bean sausage patties to the pan, and brown on each side.