Turkey Wasabi Bean Burgers With Glucomannan

High in fiber to promote weight loss through increased fiber intake.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  large yellow onion, chopped
• 1  large carrot, grated
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 12  g  glucomannan (opt'l, elim. water if not using)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  lbs ground turkey
• 2  large eggs
• 2  teaspoons wasabi powder
• 1⁄4 tablespoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Coat baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
2. In large saucepan, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and carrot. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until onion is lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In large bowl, mash the beans.
4. In a medium bowl, mix Glucomannan and water to thicken. Add to beans.
5. Add ground turkey, eggs, onion/carrot mix, Wasabi, pepper and salt. Mix well.
6. Form the mixture into 18 patties, about 1/2" thick and 3" diameter. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 45 minute or until thermometer inserted in center of patty registers 165°F and meat is no longer pink. Can freeze extra patties raw or cooked.