Mexican Bean Burgers

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

These burgers can be baked, grilled, or fried. Great served on a bun with avocado, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 burgers

Mexican Bean Burgers

Ingredients

1 carrot

sliced

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

½ cup chopped green bell pepper

½ cup chopped onion

2 cups salsa

1 cup dried bread crumbs

½ cup whole wheat flour

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

salt to taste

1 pinch chili powder

Chicken Enchilada Casserole I

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place carrot into a bowl and fill with about 1/4 inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes or until soft. Drain.

Step 2

Mash beans and steamed carrot in a large bowl. Mix in green pepper onion salsa bread crumbs and whole wheat flour. Season with salt black pepper and chili powder. Add flour to create a firmer mixture or more salsa if the mixture is too stiff. Form mixture into 8 patties and place on a greased baking sheet.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Fry the patties for about 8 minutes on each side or until browned and firm.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Bean Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 150.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 29.7g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1765.4IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 10.1mg 17%

Folate: 25mcg 6%

Calcium: 68mg 7%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 29.3mg 11%

Potassium: 312.9mg 9%

Sodium: 609mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 11.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.