Black Bean Burger

Black Bean Burger

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Adapted From

Black Burger at Peanut Butter and Peppers

Ingredients

2 cups black beans, canned, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup corn, frozen, thawed

1/2 cup sweet green bell pepper

1/3 cup sweet red bell pepper

1/3 cup onion

1 jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped and seeded

1/3 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 egg

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a food processor add the bell peppers, onion and jalapeno, pulse until very fine add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

In a medium bowl add the drained and washed beans and mash with a fork or masher

Add mashed Black beans to the pepper and onion mix , and mix well

Add the Corn and mix together with a fork: until incorporated.

Add the egg and mix well

Add the Panko Crumbs and mix well

Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper

Mix all the ingredients well

Form into 5 patties, approximately 4 ounces each.

Place patties on a piece of parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or place in the freezer for a later use.

To Grill

Spray a piece of aluminium foil with cooking spray and place on grill over medium heat. Cook each side of the burger for about 6 minutes

To Fry

Place about 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook each side of the burger 4 to 6 minutes on each side.

Recipe Tip

You may have to add more Panko Crumbs depending on how much water your peppers and onions hold, plus the size of the egg