Black Bean Burgers

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves1 egg1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 cup bread crumbsSalt and fresh ground black pepper4 hamburger rollsOptional: 1 tomato, sliced4 small Romaine lettuce leaves, or any other type you have on hand1/4 cup ketchup
Directions
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-low heat.

In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 can black beans, cilantro, parsley, egg, and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine.

Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining can of black beans and the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined.
Divide remaining mixture into 6 portions and form into patties. Place on hot oiled grill over medium-low heat and cook about 6 minutes a side or until heated through. Toast hamburger buns on a grill. Place a burger on the bottom of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato and ketchup. Cover the burgers with the top of the bun and serve.

Serving Size: Makes 6 good sized patties

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MUSICSONGBIRD.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 118.1
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.0 mg
  • Sodium: 311.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Protein: 6.8 g

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