Black Bean Burgers

Category: Sandwiches/Burgers



This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian diet





Preparation Time: 30-40 minutes

Serves: 8





Ingredients:

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3 (15 ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained

1 3/4 cups diced onion

1 1/2 cups uncooked regular oats

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons seeded minced jalapeno pepper

3/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup all-purpose flouor

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal (not self-rising or cornmeal mix)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided



8 lettuce leaves

8 sandwich rolls/burger buns

1/2 cup salsa





Instructions:

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1. Place beans in a large bowl; coarsely mash with a fork. Add onion and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Shape mixture into 8 patties. Combine flour and cornmeal in a pie plate or shallow dish; stir well, and dredge patties in mixture.

2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove patties from skillet; set aside and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining patties.





Additional comments:

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The book I have suggests serving these on the roll with lettuce and salsa. They're also fine with ketchup and mustard, or however you like to garnish your burgers.





Per serving:



Calories: 430

Fat: 7.7 g

Carbs: 71.9 g

Cholestrol: 55mg

Iron: 6mg

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