These are Black Bean Burgers? They Are Delish!

Cheeseburgers are my weakness!   I would pick a cheeseburger over a steak, shrimp or lobster any day.

If you asked me one year ago if I’d ever eat a veggie black bean burger, my response would have been “no way!”. The thought of my husband eating a turkey burger, never mind a veggie burger was laughable. One time I used ground turkey in a lasagna recipe. My husband loved it but then when I told him, he said “why did you have to tell me?”.

Although to try to eat a little bit healthier, we have been cutting back on red meat and have been using a lot of beans, soy “burger” and ground turkey in recipes that call for ground beef. I decided to give black bean burgers a try.

I tried one black bean burger recipe but it was too dry. We tried another that called for including chopped up mushrooms in the mix but I didn’t like the chewiness of the mushrooms. I have tweaked the recipes and have come up with one that is so good. My husband can’t get enough of them. Even my 3 year old will eat them!

After eating these, I honestly can say I don’t miss the traditional ground beef burger.

Ingredients: (Note I used gluten-free brands/products so my daughter can have them. You don’t have to).

• 1 can of Black Beans (use chick peas or red beans if you'd prefer)
• 1 medium sized Onion
• 1 egg
• ½ cup of Bread Crumbs
• Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt and Pepper

 Directions:

Chop onion into small chunks. Saute in large pan with a little bit of cooking spray or olive oil.

Rinse and drain beans.

Place beans, egg, bread crumbs and seasoning into food processor. Mix. Add onion and puree (you still want to have some larger pieces of bean).

Place a sheet of wax paper on cookie sheet. Form bean mix into patties. Refrigerate for about 10-20 minutes.

 

Using the same pan you sautéed the onions (no need to dirty another pan), cook the burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side on medium-high heat.

 Place on hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings.

Enjoy!