Enhanced Black Bean Veggie Burger

Name: Enhanced Black Bean Veggie Burger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Black beans', 'amount': '2 cups, cooked and drained'}; {'ingredient': 'Red bell pepper', 'amount': '1, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 small, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Egg', 'amount': '1, beaten'}; {'ingredient': 'Bread crumbs', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground cumin', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Chili powder', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons (for frying)'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/4 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Burger buns', 'amount': '4, whole grain preferred'}; {'ingredient': 'Lettuce', 'amount': '4 leaves'}; {'ingredient': 'Tomato', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Avocado', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Salsa', 'amount': '1/2 cup, for serving'}

Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors and textures with our Enhanced Black Bean Veggie Burger! This hearty burger features a luscious blend of earthy black beans, vibrant fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices that tantalize the taste buds. Each patty is expertly pan-fried to a golden crisp, making it not only a feast for the palate but also a nutritious powerhouse. Perfect for barbecues or cozy family dinners, this burger celebrates plant-based cooking while paying homage to the veggie burger movement that emerged in the 1960s, driven by a desire for healthier and more sustainable food choices. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this crowd-pleaser that’s as good for the planet as it is for your taste buds!

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Black beans (2 cups, cooked and drained)
Red bell pepper (1, finely chopped)
Onion (1 small, finely chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Egg (1, beaten)
Bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons (for frying))
Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
Burger buns (4, whole grain preferred)
Lettuce (4 leaves)
Tomato (1, sliced)
Avocado (1, sliced)
Salsa (1/2 cup, for serving)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
In a food processor, finely chop the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Add the vegetable mixture to the mashed beans in the bowl.
Stir in the beaten egg, bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently shape them into patties with your hands, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and heated through.
To serve, place the cooked burgers on the burger buns and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and salsa as desired.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 48g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 3g

Enhanced Black Bean Veggie Burger

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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