I don’t often cook vegetarian meals, but tonight was an exception to that. Natalie came over for dinner and she doesn’t eat meat… So we attempted a new recipe for black-bean burgers. It turned out absolutely delicious, although I wasn’t able to convince Eric to try it!

burger

Here’s the recipe, taken from this month’s All You magazine:

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
  • Salt & Pepper
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375.
  2. Warm oil in a skillet over medium-high.  Sauté celery, onions, & garlic (about 5 min).
  3. Pour beans into a bowl and mash into a paste. Stir in sautéed vegetables, egg, bread crumbs, and seasoning. Form into 4-5 patties.
  4. Place patties on a baking sheet and place in oven. Bake until firm, about 10 minutes per side.