Southwest Black Bean Burgers with Oven Fries
Many black bean burgers have come out of my kitchen, and most of those were not well-received at the dinner table. These, however, are a different story. Three of my four kids wouldn’t touch the previous burgers. These ones, however, were devoured by ALL FOUR KIDDOS and my husband! And me. Of course. Now, I do love a good, grass-fed, high quality beef burger on occasion. The rest of the time, I skip the red meat and eat black bean burgers for their fantastic fiber and heart-healthy benefits. This is one of my most original, fail-proof recipes I have in my repertoire, so I sure hope you enjoy these as much as my family and I do!
Southwest Black Bean Burgers with Oven Fries
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
Southwest Black Bean Burgers
- 2 cans Black Beans drained (24 oz.)
- half Jalapeno seeded
- half Red Bell Pepper seeded
- 1/2 cup Yellow Onion
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Dry Ranch Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Burger Condiments
- 8 Hamburger Buns
- 1 avocado sliced
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese sliced
- 1 Vine-ripe Tomato sliced
- 2 Cups Romaine Lettuce
Oven Fries
- 4 Cups Russet Potatoes French Fry-cut
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons California Olive Ranch Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Seasoned Salt
Instructions
Burger Directions:
- Pre-heat an electric, non-stick griddle to 375 degrees. Drain the beans and let them continue draining in a strainer as you complete the next steps. You want them as dry as possible.
- In a food processer or blender, shred jalapeno, bell pepper and onion. Remove from motor and pour out the juices, using your hand to catch the shredded vegetables.
- Pour shredded vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Wipe out the processer and pour in the rolled oats. Blend until oats make a course flour. Add oats to vegetable mixture.
- Add all remaining ingredients and spices to mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, mash the mixture together until only half of the beans are left whole.
- Use your hands to form a ball of bean mixture, just smaller than a tennis ball. Drop the ball onto the heated griddle and press into a burger. It should be about 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook the burger about 8 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other. The burger should be golden brown in color and hold its shape.
- Serve on a bun with avocado, tomato, lettuce, cheese, etc.
Oven Fries Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix together Julienned potatoes, oil and salt in a bowl.
- Line a large cookie sheet with tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Pour potatoes in an even layer onto the greased foil.
- Bake potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once half-way through. Fries should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.
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