Homemade Black Bean Burger with Onions & Peppers
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The Homemade Black Bean Burger with Onions & Peppers is a flavorful plant-based option crafted from black beans, sautéed onions, and bell peppers. It's a nutritious choice, providing a good source of protein and iron.
This item is served in various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering across New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Homemade Black Bean Burger with Onions & Peppers
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Homemade Black Bean Burger with Onions & Peppers shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Savor the hearty flavors of our Homemade Black Bean Burger with Onions & Peppers, a delicious plant-based option that's packed with protein and nutrients.
Ingredients
- •2 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 egg
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 small onion, finely chopped
- •1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
- 3Add sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans and mix until well combined.
- 4Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- 5Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, until heated through and slightly crispy on the outside.
Chef Tips
- For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tbsp water).
- Add a dash of chili powder for a spicy kick.
- Leftover burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.