Tuesday, January 26, 2010

What's for dinner 1/25/10 - Black Bean Burgers


I decided that I really wanted a good burger but didn't want to have to rely on Irene's to fill that void. They turned out wonderfully, but I forgot to take a picture (they looked perfect) and by the time I thought of it they were all gobbled up.

Ingredients
2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained)
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/4 of a large onion, chopped
1 egg
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic salt
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup corn meal
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1/4 cup dry roasted almonds
Olive oil

Instructions
1. Place black beans in food processor and mix until smooth. Add almonds and pulse until mixed in.
2. Add in garlic, onions, cumin and garlic salt. Pulse.
3. Add in egg, and and mix while mixing in flour, corn meal. (If the mixture is runny, add more flour until you can form stiff peaks)
4. Mix in salsa.
5. Form with heaping spoonfuls (about the size of a large hamburger patty) of mixture on a hot and oiled pan or griddle. If you are going to grill them, place formed patties in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
6. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until both sides are browned and firm.

Place burgers on whole grain buns and top with tomato, avocado, onions and mustard. 

They're delicious, enjoy!

Since I forgot to take a picture of my burger, here's a link to another black bean burger recipe. 

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