Spicy Black Bean and Lentil Burgers

daishasma's Note:

healthy source of protein for vegetarians

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 6 ounces dried black beans
• 6 ounces dried lentils
• ½ small onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 beaten eggs
• ½ cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Prepare beans according to packages.
2. Allow beans to cool and mash well.
3. Chop onion, garlic, and jalapenos finely.
4. Mix all ingredients together in large mixing bowl.
5. Roll mix into hamburger patties.
6. Add to greased skillet until brown on both sides (5-8 min).

Reviews

[heartnurse2006]

I can't believe I forgot to review these!! I thought these were very good, much more economical than buying the morningstar farms black bean burgers, and just as tasty!! Thanks so much for posting this. Even my "meat and potatoes" DH liked these. This will be a regular in our house.

[Audreys]

These were okay. My husband liked them more than I did. They were just missing something that I can't put my finger on.

[Teddy's Mommy]

Wow! These were splendid. I did half a recipe and got 3 burgers. I did use dried beans and lentils, however when I went to mash them with the potato masher I couldn't so I broke out the wand/stick blender (a.k.a. immersion blender) which worked VERY well. These were quite spicy the jalapeno I used ended up providing around 2 1/2 Tbsp of jalapenos. I took the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and whirled them in the mini-food processor until they were as small as it could get them (much smaller than I could cut them). I had a little trouble keeping the patties together :-( but I don't care these were AMAZING! I think I might even serve them as a breakfast sausage alternative with eggs this weekend :-) I used whole wheat buns then put red onion, tomato and mayo on them. I think next time I would use cheddar cheese too.