Step 1

Preheat a frying pan over medium high heat.

Step 2

Chop the pepper and onion, and add it to the pan with olive oil spray.

Step 3

Saute for 10 minutes over medium high heat, or until the vegetables are tender and start to brown.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant, then remove from the heat.

Step 5

Add the cooked vegetables to a food processor, and pulse until pureed.

Step 6

Add the puree to a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Drain and rinse the black beans,

Step 8

In the same food processor, add the black beans and pulse.

Step 9

Add the pulsed black beans to bowl with the vegetable puree.

Step 10

Add the spices and fresh chopped herbs, and stir to combine.

Step 11

Add the egg and breadcrumbs and stir to incorporate.

Step 12

Divide the mixture into 8 equal sized patties, about 1/3 to 1/2 cup each in size.

Step 13

Cook the patties for 5 minutes per side in the frying pan with olive oil spray.