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Southwest Black Bean Burgers with Oven Fries

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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.