Mexican Bean Burgers

By Hklbrries

These burgers can be baked, grilled or fried. Great served on a bun with avocado, lettuce, sour cream and cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 cups salsa
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 pinch chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

Steam carrot until soft.

Mash beans and steamed carrot in a large bowl. Mix in green pepper, onion, salsa, bread crumbs and whole wheat flour. Season with salt, black pepper and chili powder. Add flour to create a firmer mixture, or more salsa if the mixture is too stiff.

Form mixture into patties.

Bake at 425 F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned.