Black Bean Burger - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 4

Diet: Vegetarian

Per Serving: 210 Calories | 32g Carbs | 4g Sugar | 6g Fiber | 6g Fat (1g Sat Fat) | 9g Protein | 420mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup canned corn, no salt added, drained
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cumin, garlic powder, chili powder

Instructions

  1. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash using a fork. Add the corn, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper and optional spices and mix.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, using your hands to form patties.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the oil. Place patties in pan and cook until the patties are browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Serve warm on a whole wheat bun or lettuce wrap with your favorite toppings.

Ingredient Swap: Any beans will work! Try red, pinto or kidney beans.

Shopping Tip: Choose low salt/no salt added canned foods. If not available, draining and rinsing can reduce the salt content up to 40%!

Did you know? Beans are a good source of plant protein and fiber.

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