Black Bean Burgers Recipe | Show Me The Curry

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier, gluten-free option.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal binds the ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for frying.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white buns

Whole grain buns offer more fiber and nutrients.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1/2 medium onion (approximately 1/2 cup chopped) and 2-3 cloves of garlic, and let it caramelize slightly.

Add 1/2 cup of mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the moisture evaporates, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in 1/2 cup of bell peppers and cook for another minute or two until they slightly soften but remain crunchy.

Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning and mix well, cooking for about 30 seconds.

Turn off the heat and add in 1/2 cup of finely shredded carrots, mixing them with the warm veggies, then set aside to cool.

In a food processor, add 1 slice of whole grain or whole wheat bread and crumble it.

Add 1 cup of cooked brown rice and 1/2 cup of frozen corn to the food processor, along with the cooled vegetable mixture.

Season with salt to taste and add pickled jalapenos to taste, then pulse until combined, being careful not to overprocess.

Add 3/4 of a 15 oz can of black beans (rinsed and drained) to the mixture and pulse a few more times to combine without mashing the beans completely.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 1/2 cup of cooked soy granules, 1 cup of instant oats, 5 stalks of finely chopped cilantro, and the reserved black beans, mixing well without overworking the mixture.

Taste the mixture for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the mixture and mix thoroughly to combine.

Form the mixture into patties, ensuring they are not too thick for better cooking and crispiness.

Coat each patty in panko bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.

Once the skillet is hot, gently place the patties in the skillet, pressing down slightly if needed to thin them out.

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