BLACK BEAN & CHEDDAR BURGERS

Source

Racing Weight

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Ingredients

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Yields 4 originally 4

2		15-ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
1		egg
¹⁄₂	cup	plain oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned)
2	teaspoons	ground cumin
¹⁄₂	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
¹⁄₂	cup	(2 oz.) cheddar cheese shredded
2	tablespoons	cilantro chopped (optional)
¹⁄₂	teaspoon	extra-virgin olive oil (or olive-oil cooking spray)
		whole-wheat buns (optiona)

In a small food processor or blender, combine 1 can of beans, egg, oatmeal, cumin, and cayenne. Pulse to process until nearly smooth, stirring between pulses as needed with spatula or wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add remaining beans, cheese, and cilantro, if desired. Stir well to mix.

Divide the mixture in the bowl into two equal portions. (This helps to make 4 equal-sized burgers with less guesswork.) Spread oil in the bottom of a large nonstick skillet, or mist lightly with cooking spray.

Use a plastic spatula to scoop up half of one portion of burger mixture and place it in the pan. Use the spatula to form it into a patty about 4 inches across. Form one more burger, and then repeat this step with the remaining half of the black-bean mixture.

Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp on both sides. Serve with lettuce, greens, pickles, or other desired toppings.

In a small food processor or blender, combine 1 can of beans, egg, oatmeal, cumin, and cayenne. Pulse to process until nearly smooth, stirring between pulses as needed with spatula or wooden spoon. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add remaining beans, cheese, and cilantro, if desired. Stir well to mix.
Divide the mixture in the bowl into two equal portions. (This helps to make 4 equal-sized burgers with less guesswork.) Spread oil in the bottom of a large nonstick skillet, or mist lightly with cooking spray.
Use a plastic spatula to scoop up half of one portion of burger mixture and place it in the pan. Use the spatula to form it into a patty about 4 inches across. Form one more burger, and then repeat this step with the remaining half of the black-bean mixture.
Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp on both sides. Serve with lettuce, greens, pickles, or other desired toppings.

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