Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 tbsp light mayonnaise, hellman’s
- 1 tbsp canned chipotle in adobo sauce
- 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 jumbo egg
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 cup quick oats, use gf oats for gluten free
- 4 whole wheat 100 calorie buns, martin’s*
- 1 small hass avocado, sliced thin
Instructions
- Mix mayonnaise and chipotle together and set aside.
- Thoroughly dry the black beans after rinsing to prevent the burgers from sticking during cooking.
- In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until they are thick and pasty.
- Using a food processor, finely chop the red bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and garlic. Then add the quick oats, egg, and spices to the mixture in the processor and blend.
- Combine the processed mixture with the mashed beans.
- Shape the mixture into four patties using slightly oiled hands on a flat surface lined with wax paper. If the mixture is too wet, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or add more oats.
- Freeze the patties for at least 2 hours before cooking, or store them frozen until ready to cook.
- To cook, heat a skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat and cook the frozen burgers for about 7 minutes on each side. Alternatively, for grilling, preheat the grill over medium heat and oil a sheet of aluminum foil; grill for 7-8 minutes on each side or bake in the oven at 375°F on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Notes
Make sure to dry the beans well after rinsing to achieve the best burger consistency.
If the mixture feels too wet, chilling it in the fridge can help bind your patties better.
Using gluten-free oats ensures this recipe remains suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 160 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg