Black Bean and Edamame Sliders
Makes 12 sliders
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
3/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. prepared fat-free barbecue sauce, divided
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. olive oil
12 small whole-wheat dinner rolls, split like buns
4 oz. reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 12 slices
- Bring small pot of water to a boil. Add edamame, and cook 10 minutes. Drain.
- Process garlic in food processor until minced. Add edamame, black beans, chipotle chile, cilantro, 1 Tbs. barbecue sauce, cumin, and salt. Process until mixture forms coarse paste.
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium-low heat. Add edamame mixture, and heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Spoon 1 Tbs. barbecue sauce onto each bottom bun. Top with bean mixture, cheese, and top buns.
Nutritional Information
Per slider: Calories: 329, Protein: 16g, Total fat: 9g, Saturated fat: 3g, Carbs: 51g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 815mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugars: 12g