Black Bean Burgers
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3 15oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 6 slices reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese
- 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
- 1.5 cups refrigerated fresh salsa
Instructions
- Combine 2 cans black beans and garlic in a food processor.
- Cover and pulse until smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary.
- Coarsely mash remaining 1 can of beans.
- Combine pureed beans, mashed beans, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, salt and pepper in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Shape mixture into 6 equal patties.
- Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add 3 patties to pan; cook 5 to 6 minutes per side or until browned.
- Top each patty with 1 slice cheese during last 1 minute of cooking time.
- Repeat procedure with remaining oil, patties and cheese.
- Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun; add salsa and bun tops.