Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsalted black beans, cooked or canned, and mashed
• ½ cup oatmeal
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¼ cup raisins or craisins
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1 Tbsp chili powder, or to taste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander
• Cayenne and black pepper to taste

Directions

Mix all ingredients thoroughly, using your hands. Form mixture into four patties and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, flip the burgers and bake another 10 minutes.

Serve on a whole wheat bun with a slice of avocado or a dollop of guacamole. Add lettuce and sliced tomato, as desired.

Makes 4 burgers

Nutritional Details

Per serving

Calories: 290

Fat: 3.5 gm

Saturated Fat: 1 gm

Carbohydrates: 52 gm

Sodium: 55 mg

Fiber: 9 gm