Salsa-Black Bean Burgers

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Salsa and some pantry staples give this vegetarian bean burger recipe tons of flavor. We use crushed tortilla chips to bind the burgers together, making them a great vehicle for using up those crumbs that inevitably fall to the bottom of the bag.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup prepared salsa

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium black beans, rinsed

  • 1 cup well-crushed tortilla chips

  • ½ cup grated white onion

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • 4 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil, divided

  • 8 whole-grain burger buns, toasted

  • ½ cup prepared guacamole

  • 8 slices tomato slices

  • 1 cup sprouts

  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions

  1. Place salsa in a fine-mesh sieve and stir a few times to drain excess liquid. Mash beans with a potato masher in a large bowl until no whole ones remain. Stir in the drained salsa, tortilla chips, grated onion, egg, mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin and salt. Let stand 10 minutes.

  2. Form the bean mixture into 8 burgers about 3 inches wide (1/3 cup each).

  3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, add 4 burgers and cook until browned and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining oil and burgers. Serve the burgers on buns with guacamole, tomato slices, sprouts and red onion.

Tips

To make ahead: Individually wrap cooked burgers and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Microwave to reheat.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
18g Fat
50g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 burger each
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 754IU 15%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 29mcg 7%
Sodium 689mg 30%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 3mg 19%
Magnesium 103mg 24%
Potassium 584mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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