Take-In Thursday ~ Black Bean Burgers

This week we are providing you with one of our vegetarian patty recipes we found a few years ago that we think has a great flavor profile. Try making these and serving them on toast or in a pita. Also, you can make smaller patties to throw over a large, mixed green salad.

Simple Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients:

2 (14 oz) cans of black beans, rinsed

and drained

1 ½ T tahini

1 tsp hot sauce

½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs

2 tsp cumin

1 ½ tsp dried oregano

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp chili powder

Salt and pepper

¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

3 T Vegetable oil

Bread of choice

Directions:

1. Pulse 1 can of black beans in a food processor with tahini, bread crumbs, and

spices until a coarse puree forms.

2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in cilantro and remaining beans.

3. Form mixture into 4 patties

4. Heat oil in a 10-in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

5. Cook burgers until outsides are crisp and golden brown, turning once, about 5

minutes total.

Let us know what you think of them!

Get Fit For It,

D & K

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