If you are craving flavor and burgers, but do not want to eat red meat, this is an EASY and HEALTHY recipe!
15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed (I used Price Chopper Organic)
Reserve 2 Tbs. of liquid
1/2 cup - 1 cup frozen corn thawed (I used an organic corn)
1 shallot, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, pressed1tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. of chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. of smoked paprika
1 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1 egg, raw (I only use cage free)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro minced
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (King Arthur)
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil for cooking
Toppings:
Avocado
Onion
Plain Greek yogurt (We only use Chobani!)
Mix all ingredients in large bowl with a fork or potato masher, mashing black beans as you go.
Divide into four equal parts and hand shape into patties. Keep in your fridge on wax paper until you are ready to cook. Flavors will mingle as you they chill!
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat and cook burgers until golden brown, 3-4 minutes each side.
I served the burgers on whole wheat buns with avocado, onion, lettuce, and plain greek yogurt. I also had baked sweet potato fries on the side. Delicious!
