Black Bean Burgers

Sarah Christensen Roberts

I got this recipe from a cooking class I took last semester. It is unique and healthy and very delicious!

Black Bean burgers

2 (14.5 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated white onion

1 whole egg

½ tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

6 slices Swiss cheese

6 whole Kaiser Rolls or Hamburger buns

Optional toppings: Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, and hot sauce (Choloula) or salsa

In a food processor, pulse onion until finely chopped. Add 1 can of black beans, egg, chili powder

and garlic power, and pulse to combine. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl: add the remaining can of black beans and the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined – mashing

beans until mostly broken up, but leaving some whole beans. Form mixture into 6 patties (using large biscuit cutters to shape of needed) and place on parchment paper covered or greased pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until a bit crisp around the edges and then flip and cook another 8-12 minutes. Should have crisp exterior and moist interior.

Serving suggestion: serve on a bun and top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and

mayonnaise and/or ketchup.