Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
Black beans, rice, guacamole and salsa is always a winning combination. Make your Monday meatless with this satisfying burger.
Servings: 4
Calories: 241
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup instant brown rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Add water to a pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add rice and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove rice from heat and set aside.
- Add black beans to a mixing bowl. Use potato masher or fork to lightly smash, leaving about one quarter of the beans whole.
- Fluff rice and add to the beans.
- Add breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix to combine well.
- Divide mixture evenly to make four 1-inch thick patties.
- Lightly oil a non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high.
- Add patties and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn patties and cook for an addition 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat once browned and heated through.
- Top each of the cakes with 1 tablespoon of guacamole and 1 tablespoon salsa. Add a dollop of sour cream, if using. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Use pre-cooked packaged rice.
- Substitute pinto or kidney beans.
- Skip the guacamole if you prefer a low-fat option.
- Use an egg replacement to make it vegan.
- Use almond meal in place of breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free.
- Use quinoa or any other grain in place of rice.
- Add a little hot sauce or additional seasoning to spice things up.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
Amount Per Serving (1 black bean cake)
Calories 241
Calories from Fat 83
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.2g14%
Carbohydrates 32.2g11%
Fiber 5.4g22%
Protein 9.2g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.