The BEST Black Bean Burgers

This recipe is easy, tastes great, and is richly nutritious. Bean burgers offer an appetizing alternative to traditional burgers, and they are virtually fat-free, a high quality source of protein and an excellent source of fiber. Shown to naturally lower cholesterol and help keep blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly, they're a smart choice for those with diabetes as well. Ditch the meat and bite into a bean burger!



Ingredients:

1 can (16 oz.) black beans

1/4 cup ketchup

1½ tsp.cornstarch, mixed with equal part water

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/3 cup bread crumbs

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 Tbs. shallots, minced

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika

A pinch each of salt and black pepper



Tomatillo Sauce:

1/2 of an avocado

1 can (12 oz.) tomatillos, drained

1 tsp. salt


Directions:
Combine beans, ketchup, and cornstarch; mash slightly with a fork and set aside. In a food processor, grind remaining ingredients until they resemble breadcrumbs. Mix the black bean mixture with the dry ingredients; mash everything up together. Form mixture into 3 or 4 patties, depending how big you like them. Coat skillet with cooking oil; cook patties on high heat for 3-6 minutes, depending how “well done” you like them; flip with spatula and repeat on other side. Once they’re dark brown, set aside on paper towel to cool.


While they cool, make the Tomatillo Sauce by blending ingredients until you have a paste. Add a spoonful to toasted kaiser roll; top burgers with lettuce, tomato, and red onion or your favorite ingredients. Enjoy!


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