On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 16:45:09 GMT, " <>
wrote:

> Last night we tried a recipe from Allrecipes.com for black bean veggie
> burgers. They didn't hold together and came out like cowpies,
> although the flavor was good.
>
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> Anyone know if these can be duplicated at home, or is this one of
> those instances where economy of scale makes it best left to the pros?

Not necessarily. Some kind of binder should be used to keep them together,
though. The "pros" use glucomannin (a.k.a. konjac) as a binder, but you can use
breadcrumbs, mashed beans/potatoes, flour, cornstarch, etc. If you've no
objection to using eggs, one or two should suffice for a batch.

Make sure they're sticky and cohesive, and chill the burgers for about an hour
prior to cooking, as this will help them hold their shape.

Nancy