Black Bean Burgers With Pineapple Salsa (Quick Sear)
Black Bean Burgers With Pineapple Salsa (Quick Sear) are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, offering a delicious vegetarian option that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the black beans until slightly chunky.
- Mix in breadcrumbs until combined.
- Add chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Form mixture into patties, about half a cup each.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Combine pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a separate bowl to make salsa.
- Serve burgers hot, topped with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chill the formed patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape. For added spice, incorporate diced jalapeños into the salsa or mix cumin into the burger mixture.