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Black Bean Burgers. Why make burgers out of black beans?. Use up product Alternatively, you can use canned beans Provide a healthy alternative to meat-based burgers High in fiber Low in fat* Does not taste “vegetarian” Can be served as an appetizer or main dish
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Why make burgers out of black beans? • Use up product • Alternatively, you can use canned beans • Provide a healthy alternative to meat-based burgers • High in fiber • Low in fat* • Does not taste “vegetarian” • Can be served as an appetizer or main dish • Versatile to pair with various toppings and side dishes *depending on what you fry it in…
We’re going to this factory-style • Blend 2 cups of black beans in the blender until it’s the consistency of chunky peanut butter. • Mix one beaten egg into 1 ½ cup of drained black beans. • Add cracker meal to the mixture until it holds together like clay. • Heat up butter-it in a large skillet over medium heat- turn it to med-high when patties are ready. • Hand-form patties using 1/3 cup of mixture by balling it up and squishing it down. • Pan fry the patties until they are crisp. • Plate, serve and enjoy!