Black Bean and Jack Burgers

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 burger

Cooking time: 30 minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and is fair as leftovers. Uncooked burgers will keep for about 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator. Reheat gently.

Ingredients

• 1 - 15 ounce can no salt added black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 small onion (finely diced)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1/2 large red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or gluten free panko
• spray oil
• 4 whole grain or gluten free hamburger buns
• 2 ounces Jack cheese (shredded)
• lettuce
• tomato

Place the beans, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl, and using the back of a fork, mash the beans together with the onions.

Add the cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg.

Mix together until well blended.

Add the breadcrumbs and fold together until well blended.

Form into four burger patties and let rest in the refrigerator while the oven is preheating.

Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.

When the oven is hot, spray the baking sheet with oil and place the patties on the pan.

Place in the oven and bake for about 8 minutes.

Turn and bake on the second side for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Serve on a bun with with tomato, lettuce, and 1/2-ounce cheese for each burger.