Southwest Black Bean Burgers Food

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mash beans with the back of a fork to desired consistency (I like to leave some chunks, but the more chunks the more likely they are to fall apart after cooking).
• Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Form into 6 burgers, separate them with wax paper, and then place in the fridge to cool completely before trying to cook (they will stay together better this way).
• Turn frying pan to med-high (closer to medium than to high) and add 1 T oil. Cook each burger for about 2-3 minutes on each side (turning ONLY once, otherwise you increase the risk of them falling apart).
• NOTE: Feel free to bake these on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for approximately 7 minutes per side or until heated through.
• Serve on a bun with a slice of tomato and some guacamole.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Be a dinnertime hero with this meal-in-a-sandwich that will win you applause. A black bean burger is topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives, and then it's tucked into a bun along with salsa-and-ranch-dressed salad.
• 1. In small bowl stir together salad dressing and salsa. Toss with lettuce. Set aside.
• 2. Micro-cook veggie burger according to package directions, except after turning burger top with cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives. Continue micro-cooking according to package directions.
• 3. Top bun bottom with lettuce mixture and burger. Sprinkle with cilantro (if desired). Add bun top.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Begin by using your non stick fat free cooking spray to thoroughly grease a saute pan, add in onions and garlic and saute over medium heat, add in red peppers and corn. Continue to saute until garlic becomes fragrant and onions are translucent, remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile drain and thoroughly rinse the black beans and divide them in half. Set aside half the black beans in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the remaining black beans to the sauteed vegetables, mix ingredients together and then pour the black beans and vegetables into a blender, pulse for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients have coarsely been pureed and you are left with a creamy consistency.
• Add mixture to your whole black beans, add in salsa, cornmeal, cumin, cilantro and hot sauce, thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
• Place mixture in refrigerator and let sit for 2-5 hours(this will help the mixture to firm, making it easier for you to prepare burger patties)Preheat oven to 350Using your hands form four patties about 4-6 inches wide.
• Place patties on greased baking sheet and let bake for 30 minutes ( 15 minutes on each side or until golden brown).
• When you have about 5 minutes remaining place bread in the oven to toast.
• Once burgers are cooked let cool for 3-5 minutes.
• Place black bean burger on top of toasted sandwich thin.
• Add lettuce and garnish with salsa for an extra kick!

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK-BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, with potato masher or fork, mash beans with mayonnaise until almost smooth (some lumps of beans should remain).
• Stir in cilantro , bread crumbs, cumin, and pepper sauce until combined.
• With lightly floured hands, shape bean mixture into patties.
• Spray both sides of patty lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add patties and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• With wide spatula flip patty and cook until heated through, 3 minutes longer.
• Arrange lettuce on pitas; top with burgers, then salsa.