Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

I love black bean burgers. I had the best black bean burger the other day at my favorite restaurant "Toast" in Charlotte, NC. It was so good that I couldn't get my mind off of it!! I was craving it in a major way! They are so fast and so easy to cook! It is also a really affordable dinner! My kids loved these little black bean burgers dipped in organic ketchup.

**Sorry for the not so great pic! I wasn't planning on posting it but this recipe turned out so great! My husband claimed this was the best black bean burger he has ever had so I knew I had to share!


Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

• 1 1/2 cups black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
• 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder (I use McCormick brand) **add more if you like things spicy
• 1 egg

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Place half of that mixture in a food processor and pulse until almost pureed. Add back to bowl and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

When ready to prepare, heat a non-stick skillet to medium. Spray with non-stick spray and add spoonfuls of the mixture to the skillet. Slightly press each burger with the back of the spoon. Cook 5 min. or so on one side and then flip and repeat with the other side. Be very careful in flipping so they don't fall apart.

Remove from skillet and serve warm! I like to serve mine on a salad with salsa verde, Greek yogurt and avocado or in a whole grain pita or wrap! You could also serve this like a burger in a Ezekiel english muffin with organic ketchup, lettuce, tomato and a little Sriracha!


What is your favorite way to eat a black bean burger??

Enjoy!!!