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Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Diabetic Friendly · Gluten Free · High Protein · Meat · Vegetarian

Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Prep 15 mins
Cook 20 mins
Serves 4

Ingredients

cooking spray

  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces

½ onion, cut into wedges

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • ½ cup GF bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  2. Mash black beans in a medium bowl with a fork until thick and pasty.
  3. Finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a food processor. Stir chopped vegetables into mashed beans.
  4. Stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce in a small bowl. Add to the mashed beans and stir to combine. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
  5. Divide the mixture into four patties and place on the prepared foil.
  6. Grill on the preheated grill for about 8 minutes on each side.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

198 Calories 3g Fat 33g Carbs 11g Protein Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 198 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 47mg 16% Sodium 607mg 26% Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 2g Protein 11g 22% Vitamin C 19mg 21% Calcium 99mg 8% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 515mg 11%