♥ Recipe ♥

Make up for all that ground beef you ate on the 4th of July with this healthy veggie burger! Recipe below.

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Black Bean Chili Burger
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for pan
1 whole-wheat hamburger bun
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Minced red onion
Sliced scallion
Sliced tomato
Sliced pickles

1.Preheat a non-stick pan lightly coated with a thin layer of vegetable oil to medium-high.

2.Puree black beans, red bell pepper, onion, breadcrumbs, chili powder, egg, salt and pepper in a food processor until a smooth paste forms. Add more breadcrumbs if needed for mixture to hold together. Shape into patties. Cook patties 3 minutes per side or until a dark crust forms on each side. Remove to bun and add your favorite toppings.