Black Bean Burgers With Pineapple Salsa

It only takes 20 minutes to turn a few simple ingredients into delectable burgers with fresh pineapple salsa!

20 Minute Black Bean Burgers with Pineapple Salsa

 

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 10 mins

Total time 20 mins

 

Take a bite out of these 20 Minute, homemade black bean burgers that come together with pantry items and topped with a sweet, pineapple salsa!

Ingredients

• Burgers:
• 2 (15.25-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup cilantro
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon pepper
• 3 egg whites
• Salsa:
• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ½ cup chopped red pepper
• Juice of ½ a lime, about 2 tablespoons
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• To Serve:
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• Lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, lightly mash the black beans. Stir in ½ cup cilantro, panko, garlic, cheese, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and egg whites. Stir until well combined.
2. With moistened hands, divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions (about ⅓ cup mixture per portion), shaping each into a 3-inch patty.
3. Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium- high heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add the patties to the pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 4 minutes or until bottom is browned. Carefully flip and cook for 3 minutes or until bottom edges are browned.
4. While burgers cook, combine all the ingredients for the salsa.
5. Toast the buns, if desired.
6. To serve, add black bean burger to the bottom of a toasted bun, top with salsa and lettuce. Finish with top burn and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 Burger Calories: 320 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 56g Sugar: 6g Fiber: 12g Protein: 17g