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Southwest Black Bean Burgers

Amanda Keefer
These protein-packed black bean burgers have a southwest flair with a flavorful seasoning combo and added veggies. Plus, their freezer-friendly!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entree & Main Dishes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 red bell pepper cut in half
  • 1/2 small sweet onion cut in half
  • 15 oz low-sodium black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 tomato on the vine sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place pepper and onion in food processor and blend until finely chopped (if there's a lot of water after blender, strain it out using a mesh strainer). If you don't have a food processor, grate or finely chop peppers and onions.
  • Mash black beans in large bowl. Add peppers/onions, egg, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix well. Divide into 4 patties.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook 6-8 minutes on each side.
  • Top buns with burgers, tomato and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 19gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 901mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1094IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 6mg
Keyword black bean, burgers
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