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Black Bean and Pepper Jack Burgers

Burgers don’t have to start with ground meat! These hearty burgers made with beans, cheese and corn satisfy the fussiest of sandwich lovers.
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Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian
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5
Prep Time:
35 min.
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons milk (skim, 2% or whole)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with peppers (6 oz.), divided
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • 5 thin slices tomato
  • 5 leaves lettuce

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 440
Carbohydrate: 50g (17%)
Protein: 17g (34%)
Total Fat: 17g (26%)
Saturated Fat: 8g (40%)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg (23%)
Sodium: 640mg (27%)
Dietary Fiber: 10g (40%)
Calcium: 45%

*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.

Instructions

In large bowl place about two-thirds of the black beans. Use potato masher to smash beans. Stir in egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, milk, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

Add the remaining beans, 1 cup of the cheese and corn to mashed bean mixture. Use clean hands to mix until mixture sticks together.

Using about 1/2 cup of bean mixture for each, shape into five patties.

In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add patties. Cook for 9 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through, turning once. Remove from heat. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of warm patties.

Serve in toasted buns along with lettuce and tomato slices.

Photography by @mamaterranean

Recipe Reviews (2)
  • Nancy Tammen says:
    Mar 25, 2022

    Can these patties be frozen?

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    • Sarah Woodside says:
      Apr 14, 2022

      Yes, these patties can be frozen. Hope you enjoy them!

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