Black Bean Burger
(from rishakohli’s recipe box)
-drain water out of black beans and veggies as much as possible
-freeze before cooking
Link: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/homemade-black-bean-veggie-burgers/
Source: All Recipes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: entrees
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut small
- 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions
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1) 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.
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2) In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
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3) In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Strain water out. Then stir into mashed beans.
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4) In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
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5) 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.
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6) 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.