Step 1

Lay the drained black beans on a paper towel to dry.

Step 2

Heat a medium sized skillet or grill over medium high heat.

Step 3

Add the olive oil, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the cooked vegetables to a food processor along with the black beans, cilantro, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, and cumin.

Step 5

Pulse the food processor to mix and combine the ingredients. Leave the mixture slightly chunky.

Step 6

Add it to a bowl and stir in the flour and the Panko breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Scoop out a 1/3 cup of the mixture and form it into a patties.

Step 8

Cook the patties on a skillet or a grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Patties will be crispy on the outside and warmed through the middle.

Step 9

Serve warm on a bun with your favorite burger toppings.