Black Bean Burgers

Servings

Serving size

1 burger with bun

COOKING TIME

30 minutes

These hearty Black Bean Burgers make great leftovers and freeze well for a quick lunch or dinner.

Serve with French Fries

Ingredients

1 15 ounce can Canned no salt added black beans (drained and rinsed)

1/2 Large Red bell peppers (small diced)

1/2 medium White onions (small dice)

1/2 cup, shredded Reduced fat cheddar cheese

1 clove Garlic, raw (minced)

3 tsp.. Ground cumin

1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 to taste Black pepper

1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1 large Egg(s)

3/4 cup Whole Wheat Classic Style Breadcrumbs

1 spray Spray olive oil

6 roll Whole wheat hamburger buns (or gluten free)

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients and equipment.

Preheat oven to 375F.

Mash beans in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher.

Mix in red pepper, onion, cheese, garlic, seasonings, egg and breadcrumbs.

Mix well.

Shape into 6, 4 ounce patties.

Drain and rinse the black beans.

Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Place burger patties in a single layer.

Cook in oven until burgers firm up and reach internal temperature of 165F, about 12 minutues.

Serve on a toasted whole wheat or gluten-free bun with lettuce, tomato, and other favorite condiment.

Note that Nutrition Facts include burger and bun only.

Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

French Fries

Place the water in a large sauce pan over high heat. While the water is coming to a boil, peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch strips. When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to a simmer and add the baking powder while stirring…