Black Bean Burger
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These burgers are easy to make and can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick and healthy meal anytime. This recipe makes 8 burgers and can easily be cut in half.
2-15oz cans black beans, drained
1 Tablespoon red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 carrot, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup quick oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne powder coconut oil or olive oil for frying |
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Place the beans into a food processor fitted with the blade and process until the beans are broken up, but NOT mushy. You can also mash them by hand, if you prefer.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, beaten eggs, oatmeal, salt, pepper, cumin, and red pepper.
Process the mixture until just blended. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat the coconut oil or olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture and place it into the frying pan. This will give you a fairly round burger than you can adjust once it's in the pan.
Allow the burger to cook approximately 7 minutes on each side at around med-high heat. You may need to adjust based on the type of pan you're using.*
Try these combinations:
Top the burger with salsa and serve with a fried egg on the side
In a burger bun topped with garlic avocado mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, and red onion
Be sure to try adding your own secret ingredients such as feta cheese, corn, rice instead of the oatmeal, or any additional spices.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, beaten eggs, oatmeal, salt, pepper, cumin, and red pepper.
Process the mixture until just blended. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat the coconut oil or olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture and place it into the frying pan. This will give you a fairly round burger than you can adjust once it's in the pan.
Allow the burger to cook approximately 7 minutes on each side at around med-high heat. You may need to adjust based on the type of pan you're using.*
Try these combinations:
Top the burger with salsa and serve with a fried egg on the side
In a burger bun topped with garlic avocado mayonnaise, tomato, lettuce, and red onion
Be sure to try adding your own secret ingredients such as feta cheese, corn, rice instead of the oatmeal, or any additional spices.
Garlic Avocado Mayonnaise
I like to take a whole avocado, mash it up, and add a minced garlic clove and salt to taste to make my 'mayonnaise.' However, you could also take the mashed avocado and add mayonnaise to it. Another alternative is to mash the avocado and add enough salsa to make it spreadable. Avocado and lime juice would make a terrific mayonnaise as well. No limits on this recipe, do whatever sounds good!
I like to take a whole avocado, mash it up, and add a minced garlic clove and salt to taste to make my 'mayonnaise.' However, you could also take the mashed avocado and add mayonnaise to it. Another alternative is to mash the avocado and add enough salsa to make it spreadable. Avocado and lime juice would make a terrific mayonnaise as well. No limits on this recipe, do whatever sounds good!
* I find with a cast iron pan, cooking time is around 5 minutes per side. With a non-stick skillet, 7 minutes is needed to create a nice firm texture.
Special thanks to my sister Pamela for giving me the idea for the Black Bean Burger recipe!
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