Black Bean Veggie Patties
Missing summer barbecues? Try these inexpensive, flavorful, and protein-packed black ean burgers!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked black beans, mashed
- 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix mashed beans, green pepper,onion and garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix egg, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Add to large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs. Add salt & pepper to taste.
- To make 1 patty, lightly pack some of the mixture to fill 1/3 cup measuring cup. Take mixture out of cup and form into a patty or burger shape. Repeat to make the other 4 patties.
- Spray frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook patties over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.**
** The temperature of the patties must reach 160° F in the center to be sure the egg has been properly cooked.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | |
| Protein | 9 g |