I like to try out many different recipes, as evidenced by the existence of this blog... but Dave and I also have our staples-- you know, the things that you've perfected that one of you craves every once in awhile. Or in the case of these vegetarian black bean burgers, a recipe that one of you craves all the time (guess who the "one of you" is? It's a he, who likes Star Wars, hates pork and just turned 30.) I like to serve these with a green salad with a little goat cheese and toasted almonds on top. And if we're feeling really sassy, I'll make butternut squash fries (SO easy and so good for you-- take one whole butternut squash, cut off rounded base. Peel squash and slice remainder into french-fry looking slices. Toss in large ziploc bag with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Spray cookie sheet and lay squash fries out in single layer. Bake at 450 for about 20 minutes). Enjoy!
VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN BURGERS
Ingredients:
15 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup salsa
1 carrot, sliced
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 tsp garam masala (if you don't own this spice, you should get it! It's a spice traditionally used with Indian food, with a cinammon aftertaste to it, and it tastes amazing with pretty much everything!)
1/2 tsp cumin
6 small hamburger buns
Directions: Steam sliced carrot until soft. With potato masher, mash steamed carrot and beans thoroughly in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well, add salt and pepper to taste. Shape into 6 patties. Heat large skillet over medium heat and cook patties on each side, about 5-8 minutes until lightly brown on each side. Serve hot or cold!
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