Thursday, September 15, 2016

Zesty Black Bean Burger

Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 30 minutes of refrigeration
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (1/4 cup reserved)
1/3 cup plain hummus
½ cup dried Italian flavored bread crumbs
½ tsp. chili powder
Tzatziki sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. diced sweet onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
4 buns

Directions:

Mix garlic, cilantro, parsley, onion and salt in medium bowl.
Mash 1 ½ cups beans in medium bowl, reserving ¼ cup whole bean for later use.
Add bread crumbs, hummus, chili powder and whole black beans; mix well.
Shape mixture into 4 (3-inch diameter) patties about ½-inch thick.
Cover and refrigerate 30-40 minutes.
Attach bottom grill plate to Grill & Broil.
Lightly oil plate and preheat on HIGH Broil at 400°F.
Place 2 patties on Grill & Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking.
Repeat for remaining patties.
Fill buns with patties topped with tzatziki sauce.


Tip: For more vegetable flavor and color, mix in your choice of diced bell peppers, corn, shredded zucchini or carrots

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