Southwest Black Bean Veggie Burgers

June 20, 2015

Ingredients

30oz no salt add black beans (2- 15 oz cans)
1 Small onion (finely chopped)
2 Small carrots (shredded)
2 tablespoons fresh garlic (chopped)
3oz mushrooms (roughly chopped)
1 heaped tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)
1 Small red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 cup corn
1 Large whole egg (lightly beaten)
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoon Trader Joe's Coffee & Garlic Seasoning (or all purpose seasoning of choice)
1/4 cup almond flour
3/8 cups Kodiak Power Cakes (or quick cooking oats)

Step 1
	In a small sauté pan set to medium heat and coated with non stick spray/coconut oil, cook all veggies for 5-6 minutes just until slightly softened, remove from heat, and let cool. You can skip this step if you rather use raw veggies in your burger. Combine spices, almond flour, and Kodiak Cakes mix in a small bowl. Lightly beat egg and worestershire sauce in a separate small bowl.
Step 2
	Drain and rinse black beans, pat dry, and place in a food processor. Pulse until beans begin to break down slightly, but not until smooth. I prefer a little texture on these so larger pieces are fine.
Step 3
	Add black beans to a large bowl. Mix in lightly beaten egg/worcestershire sauce mixture and spice/flour mixture. Once combined, add all veggies. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Divide and form patties.
Step 4
	Heat a large skillet pan and coat with non stick spray/coconut oil. Cook each burger 5-6 minutes on each side.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (makes 6 patties): calories- 223, fat- 4 grams, carbs- 35/10 grams fiber= 25 net carbs, protein- 13 grams PER PATTIE