Black Bean Burgers

Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4
Serving Size:
1 burger
Nutrition Information per serving:
  • Calories: 200
  • Total Fat: 6g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Total Carbs: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
 

Ingredients

  • 1 can low sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Optional: cheese slices, lettuce leaves, mushrooms, onion, tomato, whole wheat bread

Instructions

1. Mash beans with a fork.
2. Stir mashed beans, egg, bread crumbs, onion, pepper, and oil together until combined. Shape into 4-inch patties. Wash hands.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Place patties in the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook patties for 5 minutes on the first side. Flip patties and cook for 4 more minutes on the other side.
5. Serve with optional ingredients.

Source: https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/recipe/black-bean-burgers/