Black Bean Burgers

(from Veganomicon)

* 1 can black beans, drained (or 2 C black beans from scratch)
* 1 t chile powder
* 1 t cumin
* 1/2 red onion grated (big holes on the box grater)
* 1 T tomato paste
* 1/4 C finely chopped cilantro
* 1/2 C vital wheat gluten
* 1/4 C water

1. Smash the beans in a bowl until you have mostly smashed beans and a few half beans (no whole beans). I just use a fork for this.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir with a fork, eventually kneading the mixture with your hands for about a minute until uniformly mixed.
3. Form the dough into 6 patties, firmly pressing together to make the patties about 1 1/2 inches thick.
4. Heat about 2 t olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook 3 patties at a time, pressing firmly on the patty with a spatula periodically as it cooks. Spray the tops with olive oil and flip over after about 5 minutes. Cook 5 minutes more on the other side, also pressing.
5. Serve with buns and any condiments or toppings you like.