Black Bean Burgers
A burger made from beans? Give this burger a try and you might be surprised how much you like it! Don't forget to serve with some oven fries.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup bread crumbs or oat flour
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup, mayo or barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 F. Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out. Meanwhile, sauté olive oil, chopped bell pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until peppers and onions are soft, about five to six minutes. Gently blot out some of the moisture. Place in a large bowl or in a food processor with the remaining ingredients (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt and pepper). Stir or pulse everything together, then add the black beans. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans. Form into patties using a ⅓ cup of mixture for each.
To bake: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 F for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total.
To grill: Place patties on greased aluminum foil and grill eight minutes on each side. Grill on medium-high heat about 350 to 400 F.
Serve with your favorite toppings. Try mashed avocado, caramelized onion and a slice of pepper jack cheese. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
