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Mexican Bean Burger

If money is tight and you are lacking inspiration for what to make with what you have left in the cupboard, then give these Mexican Bean Burgers a try.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

For the burgers:
  • 400 g cannellini beans drained
  • 400 g red kidney beans drained
  • 3 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 red onion small; chopped
  • 1 lime (juice only)
  • 25 g fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 60 g rolled oats
For Serving:
  • 8 burger buns
  • 40 g Rocket (arugula)
  • 8 portion Mexican Coleslaw
  • 8 tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 8 tablespoon salsa heaped
  • 8 tablespoon guacamole

Instructions

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  1. Put all of the burger ingredients into a food processor and blend to desired consistency.
  2. Form the burgers in to 8 patties and put on a plate and put in the fridge for 30 minutes. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats and blend again until it is more solid.
  3. Add some oil to a large frying pan and when hot, put the burgers in. Gently cook for 4 minutes on each side, carefully flipping.
  4. Add some lettuce to the bottom bun, then some coleslaw, a cooked bean burger and the top with Greek yogurt, guacamole and salsa before serving.

Notes

  • We like some chunks of beans in our burger patties, so we don’t over process it. If you don’t have a food processor, then you can mash the beans and chop everything else up small and mix it all together.
  • We like some chunks of beans in our burger patties, so we don’t over process it. If you don’t have a food processor, then you can mash the beans and chop everything else up small and mix it all together.
  • We have used cannellini and red kidney beans in this recipe, but you could use a mixture of any canned, cooked beans you have.
  • Not a fan of Mexican spices? Use any herb blend you like to flavour these burgers differently.
  • You could make a low carb version of these by skipping the bun and using a giant lettuce leaf to hold the burger and toppings together.
  • The key to keeping these burgers staying together is putting them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking (preferably an hour) and flipping them very carefully.
  • Make sure the oil is nice and hot before adding the burgers to the pan.
  • You can bake these in the oven, but they won't have a crispy outside.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 423mg (18%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 17.3mg (19%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 423mg 18%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 450IU 9%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19%
Calcium 140mg 14%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.