Ingredients
Spicy Chipotle Mayo
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce
Black Bean Burgers
- 1 (15-ounce) can Reduced-Sodium Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 Red Bell Pepper, roughly chopped
- 1⁄2 cup roughly chopped Scallions
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1⁄2 cup Quick-Cooking Oats
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce, such as Frank’s
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
- 1⁄4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Cooking Spray or Oil Mister
- 4 Whole Wheat Potato Rolls (approx. 90 calories each)
Additional Toppings
- 1 medium (4 ounces) Hass Avocado, thinly sliced
Directions
For the spicy chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and chipotle. Set aside.
For the black bean burgers: Dry the beans well after rinsing (any extra moisture will keep the burgers from holding together well). Put the beans in a medium bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until thick and pasty.
In a food processor, combine the bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add the oats, egg, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pulse a few times, until mixed well. Fold the mixture into the mashed beans. Form the mixture into 4 patties (using slightly oiled or wet hands helps) and put them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. (If the mixture is too wet, refrigerate it for 30 minutes or add another tablespoon of oats.)
Freeze for at least 2 hours before cooking.
To cook, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray the skillet with oil and cook the frozen burgers until browned, about 7 minutes per side. (Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium, lightly spray a sheet of foil with oil, put the burgers on the foil,and grill until browned, 7 to 8 minutes per side.)
To serve, place the burgers on the buns, and top with the spicy chipotle mayo and avocado slices.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 burger (includes bun + 1 tablespoon Spicy Chipotle Mayo)
Per serving: Calories: 347; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 49mg; Sodium: 546mg; Total Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 17g; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 18g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 549mg; Vitamin A: 8%; Vitamin C: 17%; Calcium 14%; Iron: 29%
