Ingredients

2 1/2 cups diced onion 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

Olive oil 

3/4 teaspoon cumin 

1 tablespoon tomato paste 

1 1/2 cups cooked beans 

1 cup cooked brown rice 

Salt and pepper 

Hot sauce 

2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 

Yogurt 

Lemon juice 

Shredded mint 

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in cumin, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, cook 30 seconds. Coarsely puree with beans and rice. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in breadcrumbs. Form into patties. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet overmedium. Add patties, cook until heated through and browned. Serve with yogurt seasoned withsalt, pepper, lemon juice, and shredded mint.