Flavorful, healthy and fresh homemade black bean burgers are a vegetarian's delight. The mango-avocado salsa is just the right choice for a side or topping to the burger.
Black Bean Burger
You will need:
2 (15-ounce) cans blacks beans, rinse and drain
3/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, divide
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chop
2 large egg whites
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mash black beans in a large bowl
Stir in 1/2 cilantro and all ingredients through egg whites
Coat baking sheet lightly with oil
Shape into patties *don't make too big
Bake patties for 20 minutes, carefully turning once
Mango-Avocado Salsa
Combine the following:
1 medium mango, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
Juice of a lime
Serve each beanie burger on your favorite bun and top with butter lettuce and mango-avocado salsa. Yum.
