Southwestern Burger Recipes

Nice Spice, Great Taste

This is a recipe from a popular restaurant from the Five Points area of Raleigh, NC. Texture is just right and the flavor unbelievable. I added a southwester flair by omitting the dry mustard and thyme and replacing it with cumin, chili powder and a bit of cayenne.

readjusted recipe from Eating Well .com

2 cups black beans (drained of any liquid)
1/4 cup sprouted bread crumbs (I use Alvarado St. Flaxseed Sprouted Lite Bread)
2 cloves garlic (minced really fine)
2 tbsp onion (minced really fine)
3 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced really fine)
1 large egg
1 teas hot sauce (or to taste)

Modified slightly from Eating Well.

I didn't include the tortilla, so you can add in your own. I used Trader Joe's Refried Black Bean with Jalapeno. If you use plain refried beans, I would include 1 Tbsp pickled jalapenos.

A yummy (time consuming) recipe to make when the fresh cilantro is abundant. Freezes well, so the time is worth it. A good vegan choice for the South Beach diet

A nice hearty, but healthy burger alternative. A good way to lessen the calories and stretch the budget!

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