The last time I tried to make black bean burgers, they were tasty but WAY too mushy. Tonight I think I aced the recipe. The secret ingredient: panko (japanese bread crumbs).
Here is a recipe worth sharing. I apologize for the picture quality – I left my memory card at work so these are all from my phone.
Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients (for 2 burgers)
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup red pepper
- 1/4 cup onion
- 1/4 cup zucchini
- 1 garlic clove
- spices: Salt, cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb
- splash of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Directions
- Give the veggies and garlic a rough chop. Place in food processor and pulse until minced.
- Mash up black beans in a bowl.
- Add veggie mixture, bread crumbs, and spices to black beans.
- Stir together. Using your hands, form patties from the mixture.
- Heat a non-stick skillet, sprayed with Pam, on medium-high heat.
- Cook burgers until just browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Enjoy! I ate mine on a piece of bread with a smidge of hummus and sprouts. So good!
Nutritional Info
Calories – 187.9 Total fat – 0.9 g Total carbohydrate – 36.9 g Dietary Fiber – 9.3 g Protein – 9.8 g
(3 WW points if you are counting)
I definitely recommend this recipe.
In other news, I finished my swim but it wasn’t easy. I did 22 lengths (~.68 miles) in just under 30 minutes. I definitely felt slower than I did before my vacation and still had trouble breathing thanks to the cold. I have faith that I will get my endurance and speed back soon though.
Those look so good (an simple!). I may have to give them a try soon!
i wanna make these. i love all the fresh & healthy ingredients! yum!
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