Easy Black Bean Burgers

By Dr. Joel

Part of Heart Health Bootcamp Meals >>

 

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 -15 OZ can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Mirepoix from Trader Joe
• 1 sweet potato, cubed and cooked
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 handful spinach

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the Mirepoix and garlic in vegetable broth over medium heat. Add the spinach.
2. Cook the sweet potato in a pot of water, until you can pierce easily with a fork
3. Put the rinsed beans, mirepoix and potato in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add the seasonings. Add the oatmeal and process.
4. Put the burger mixture in a bowl in the refrigerator while you clean up.
5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
6. Form the patties and place on the parchment paper
7. Bake at 350* for about 20 minutes. They should be firm. Flip with a spatula and bake another 10 minutes or so.
8. These freeze well.
9. Serve on a toasted bun, with favorite trimmings.