Back to the point, one day I ran into a blog called Guilty Kitchen. With that kind of a name, why wouldn't I start following it? The second day I start following it a Black Bean Burgers post shows up. Although not a vegetarian, I had been wanting to try a veggie burger for about 6 months prior. But I could never bring myself to order one at a restaurant in KC (mostly I was scared of the plain avocado on them). Then I would see one of the beef hamburger descriptions, and go for it instead. But when I saw the post on Guilty Kitchen, I decided to give it a chance. Due to lack or dislike of an ingredient, I changed it up a bit. Below is my version of Guilty Kitchen's Black Bean Burgers.
Chris's Black Bean Burgers (makes 4 burgers):
- 1 15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
- Large lettuce leaves (Romaine, Green leaf)
- Guacamole
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 buns, halved
- Sliced red onion
- 12 dill pickle slices
In a food processor, pulse half of drained beans, cilantro, garlic, red onion, and egg until mixed throughly. Pour into a large bowl. Add the rest of the beans, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir; then form it into four patties. If the mixture is too runny either chill for a while or add more bread crumbs. Chill the patties for about 10 minutes. Preheat grill. Grill patties about 10 minutes on both sides. When patties are about 1 minute from being done, melt a slice of pepper jack cheese on top. Toast bun, if desired. Serve patties on buns with guacamole, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles.
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