Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
- Toppings (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced onion
- Sliced pickle
- Catsup
- Mustard
Preparation:
1. Place the black beans in a medium-sized bowl. With the back of a fork, partially mash the beans until they are able to be shaped into a patty. Add the breadcrumbs, egg, worcestershire sauce, and black pepper, and mix together well.
2. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Use 1/4 of the bean mixtue for each patty. Shape each portion into patties that are about 3/4-inch thick.
4. Place the patties into the skillet, and cook on each side about 4 mintues, or until the patties becomes lightly browned and are firm.
5. Serve each patty on a whole wheat bun, and finish off with the burger toppings you desire.
Serves 4
Per Serving Calories 271
