Black Bean Burgers
These vegetarian black bean burgers will have you eating meatless more often.
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 14 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats , uncooked, (gluten free if you need them to be)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (or jalapeno pepper, chopped or hot sauce to your taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Add the beans to a large bowl and mash them really well with a fork.
- Add the chopped onions, garlic, oats, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Once it is all mixed together well, add the beaten eggs and mix everything together.
- Shape the black bean mixture into 8 patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the black bean patties and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned.
- Place the burgers on a bun. Garnish with your favorite burger toppings, like lettuce, sliced tomatoes, chopped or sliced onions, sliced or grated cheese or salsa.
- Serves 4 to 8
Notes
Alternate Serving Suggestion:
If you don't want the bun, these black bean patties are wonderful served on their own with sliced tomatoes, rice and a salad. Or whatever else you are in the mood for.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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