Black bean veggie burger

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 179.0

Total Fat: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 35.6 mg
Total Carbs: 31.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
Protein: 11.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Black bean veggie burger calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a delicious alternative to beef or turkey and it is delicious with a mexican flavor. I had these with homemade whole wheat low calorie hamburger buns and with a piece of low fat cheddar cheese melted on it. This is a delicious alternative to beef or turkey and it is delicious with a mexican flavor. I had these with homemade whole wheat low calorie hamburger buns and with a piece of low fat cheddar cheese melted on it.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and

rinsed

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces

1/2 onion, cut into wedges

3 cloves garlic, peeled(or 1Tbsp garlic powder)

1 egg (2 egg whites)

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce

1/2 cup bread crumbs(or oatmeal)

Directions

If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side. Makes 4 burger patties.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TONEILL1.