Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Black Bean Burgers

I don't think I have ever posted a recipe on our blog before (that I remember, anyway). However, this one is simply too good NOT to post. If you like to eat healthy food that is delicious (who doesn't?), you seriously have to try these. I got the recipe from my awesome health-conscious mom :)

Black Bean Burgers
(this is actually a double recipe...I like to make a bunch to freeze some. Cut it in half if you only want one recipe)

2 1/2 lbs. ground turkey 



2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed



 1 c. crushed tortilla chips



1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin



Mix all that together in a large bowl and mix with your hands.



Form into patties. (Makes about 20 patties)



I freeze the ones I don't want to cook right away,


and just leave out a few for supper.



Heat some extra virgin olive oil (2-3 Tbsp. or so) in a large skillet. Cook the burgers about 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the middle.




We like to eat them topped with a mixture of avacado and salsa. (Although I'm sure they would be great on a bun like a regular burger, as well).










They are adult approved...and kid approved. We all love them!





6 comments:

leah said...

These look awesome, I'm going to have to try these. I've tired bean burgers before and I love them, but the Mr wasn't a fan. These look a little more up his alley. :D

Anonymous said...

i can Vouch for them as well. They are very good.
Grandpa Jim

Anonymous said...

yep we love them and it is not just because we like to eat healthy:) They are seriously good. The recipe actually says to top them with a mixture of 1 cup salsa, 1 avocado, and 1 cup of frozen corn, thawed.
Glad you guys like these so much, Jill!
mom

Jill said...

Oh yeah...I forgot I changed that part of the recipe, Mom! It is good with corn mixed in, too, but we like it better with just salsa and avacado :)

Abby said...

Yum! I am so hungry at the moment that this is torturing me a little :D I would have never thought to put chips in a burger, but what a great idea :)

Keri said...

Those look fabulous!! Do you REALLY eat just ONE?! I'm a pig. HA! :)