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Black Bean Burger & Cilantro Slaw

Low PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinVegetarianNo ShellfishDairy-FreeNut-FreeAmericanDinnerLunch
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6 (1 serving = 1 burger)
Active time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories380 cal
  • Total Fat19 g
  • Saturated Fat3 g
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Cholesterol4 mg
  • Sodium520 mg
  • Carbohydrates45 g
  • Protein9 g
  • Phosphorus129 mg
  • Potassium313 mg
  • Dietary Fiber5 g
  • Calcium106 mg

Ingredients

  • ½ cup black beans rinsed, drained, dried and mashed (low sodium)
  • ½ cup bulgur wheat (to make: mix ½ cup hot water with ½ cup bulgur wheat and let set for 30 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon French’s® Worcestershire sauce, reduced sodium
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon® beef, reduced sodium
  • ½ cup onions, sautéed until translucent
  • ¼ cup scallions
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups slaw mix (10-ounce bag) (often called power blend)
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil for searing*
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • zest of one lime
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 6 hamburger rolls

Description

Enjoyed by meat lovers and vegetarians alike! Black beans and spices come together to deliver a flavorful veggie burger topped with zesty coleslaw.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix black beans, bulgur wheat, ground black pepper, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion flakes, beef bouillon, onions and the ½ cup of scallions.
  3. Mold about ½ cup of mixture into burgers and freeze or refrigerate until firm (not frozen).
  4. Make vinaigrette by mixing vinegar, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, sesame oil and lime juice. In a small bowl, add all but 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette to slaw mix, and gently mix, then set aside in fridge.
  5. In another small bowl, mix mayonnaise and remaining 2 tablespoons of vinaigrette and set aside.
  6. Dust black bean burgers with flour and remove excess. Place on presprayed pan, and spray the tops of the burgers as well. Bake for 14 minutes and flip burgers about halfway through.
  7. Toast rolls and spread equal amounts of mayo. Add black bean burger and then top with about ¼ cup (or desired amount) of slaw.