Black Bean-Corn Burger

For my veggie friends.

Okay this is my first attempt at a homemade veggie burger. And it's the shit!!!

Recipe used: Black Bean-Corn Burger. Recipe by Marge Perry from Self Magazine.

Black Bean-Corn Burger

 1 can (15 ounce) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 

3/4 cup corn, thawed if frozen 

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice 

1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs 

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 

3 large egg whites, lightly beaten 

1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

2 Tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 

8 cups baby spinach 

Pinch of nutmeg

In a bowl, combine beans, corn, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg whites, chipotle, oregano, cumin and flour. Form bean mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties, turning once, until browned, 5 minutes per side; remove from pan. In same skillet, sauté spinach in remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until wilted, 3 minutes; season with nutmeg and salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place 1/4 of cooked spinach on bottom of each bun, then 1 burger and cheese (if you like). Top with other bun half.

400 calories per serving

 

This recipe was inspired by this recipe.

Tools Used

Bowl

Non-stick frying pan

Spatula