Southwest Black Bean Burger Sandwich Recipes

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Be a dinnertime hero with this meal-in-a-sandwich that will win you applause. A black bean burger is topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives, and then it's tucked into a bun along with salsa-and-ranch-dressed salad.
• 1. In small bowl stir together salad dressing and salsa. Toss with lettuce. Set aside.
• 2. Micro-cook veggie burger according to package directions, except after turning burger top with cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives. Continue micro-cooking according to package directions.
• 3. Top bun bottom with lettuce mixture and burger. Sprinkle with cilantro (if desired). Add bun top.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mash beans with the back of a fork to desired consistency (I like to leave some chunks, but the more chunks the more likely they are to fall apart after cooking).
• Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Form into 6 burgers, separate them with wax paper, and then place in the fridge to cool completely before trying to cook (they will stay together better this way).
• Turn frying pan to med-high (closer to medium than to high) and add 1 T oil. Cook each burger for about 2-3 minutes on each side (turning ONLY once, otherwise you increase the risk of them falling apart).
• NOTE: Feel free to bake these on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for approximately 7 minutes per side or until heated through.
• Serve on a bun with a slice of tomato and some guacamole.