Recipe

Black Bean Burgers (Chili's knock-off)

Name: Black Bean Burgers (Chili's knock-off)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz.) black beans, drained; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic, crushed (substitute approx. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or minced garlic if desired); 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 cup egg substitute (or one whole egg); Whole wheat buns or Pita pockets

Yield: 4

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz.) black beans, drained
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed (substitute approx. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder or minced garlic if desired)
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup egg substitute (or one whole egg)
Whole wheat buns or Pita pockets

Instructions

1
Place onion and garlic in food processor and process until fine.
2
Add well-drained black beans.
3
Process until beans are in mashed consistency.
4
Place in medium mixing bowl, add Cajun seasoning, bread crumbs and egg substitute.
5
Mix thoroughly and shape into 4 patties.
6
Place in well-greased grill basket, or grill. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side. BROIL in the oven, 10-12 minutes each side, on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil, and sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray. (This makes for easy cleanup.)