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Monday, May 20, 2013

Cilantro and lime black bean Burger


This burger can be a real good competition to a meat burger. It has the really good flavor, texture and presentation not to mention it is healthy & delicious. Some patties are so complicated to make, but not this one, it's quick and easy. Try it, you will want to make it over and over.

Makes 7-8 Burger patties:

Ingredients for the Burger:

  • 1 cup minced onion (combination of white and whites from a spring onion)
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper (combination of and green)
  • 1 minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (do not drain the liquid)
  • 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup corn chips, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • olive oil, as needed

Method:

  1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat until tender.
  2. Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, paprika and salt. Cook an extra minute.
  3. Add beans and heat through.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine beans/veggie mix, breadcrumbs, corn chip crumbs, cilantro, and lime. Stir to combine.
  5. Remove about one cup of the mixture and place it in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Return pureed mixture to the mixing bowl and mix well.
  6. From mixture, create 7-8 veggie burger patties about 3 inches across.
  7. Cook patties in a lightly greased skillet about 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and warmed through.
  8. Serve on a bun with cilantro & jalapeno butter spread, honey mustard, hot sauce. Garnish with baby spinach, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and onion slices along with avocado slices.

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