Black Bean Burgers

By mhyde

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs whites
• 5 gluten-free buns

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

In a small sauté pan, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir in the beans, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cilantro. Remove pan from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Place mixture into a food processor and pulse about 5 times, or until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs and egg whites and combine thoroughly. Let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill, or if using a skillet, add a tablespoon of cooking oil and place over medium-high heat. Shape the burger mix into 5 patties and grill on grill topper/basket until cooked through and crispy on each side, about 5 minutes per side, or if in a skillet, cook 3-5 minutes per side until crispy.
Serve on gluten-free buns if desired, with lettuce, tomato and your favorite condiments, or serve bunless with potatoes and a salad of greens.