Grillable Brown Rice and Black Bean Burgers

I apologize to my readers that it has been three weeks since my last post. Th reason being that we just returned from attending our son's college graduation in Minneapolis and then an eight day vacation in South Dakota. I promise to cover our trip in the near future; but in the mean-time, enjoy these black bean burgers. The sweet potato keeps them together, which allows them to be either pan fried or grilled. Leftovers can be easily frozen and warmed up later.

Ingredients for 5-6 burgers:

• 1 can black beans, rinsed and well drained
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup walnuts ground in food processor
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder 
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or sweet barbecue sauce

Mix all ingredients well, form into patties and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side.