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Black Bean Burgers

Delicious spicy black bean burgers made with fresh ingredients served on whole wheat buns with avocado.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.5 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon canned chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 16 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 0.5 red bell pepper red bell pepper (cut into 2 inch pieces)
  • 0.5 cup chopped scallions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 1 jumbo egg
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup quick oats
  • 4 whole wheat 100 calorie buns whole wheat buns (Martin's*)
  • 1 small hass avocado sliced thin

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine mayonnaise and chipotle, set aside.
  2. Dry the beans well after washing, extra moisture will keep the burgers from sticking.
  3. In a medium bowl, mash beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  4. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, cilantro, onion, and garlic, then add oats, then eggs and spices.
  5. Then stir into mashed beans.
  6. Divide mixture into four patties (using slightly oiled hands helps) and place them onto a flat surface covered with wax paper. (If it's too wet, chill the mixture 30 minutes in the refrigerator or add another tablespoon of oats)
  7. Freeze at least 2 hours before cooking or keep frozen until ready to cook.
  8. Heat a lightly sprayed skillet to medium heat and cook frozen burgers about 7 minutes on each side.
  9. If grilling, preheat grill over medium heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil; grill 7-8 minutes on each side or bake in the oven at 375°F on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

Notes

Can be served with fresh toppings and sauces as desired.