3 B’s Burgers

Recipe from Canoeist in the Kitchen, July/August 2015 Summer Sports Issue

3 B’s Burgers
Photo: Grace Dove

Serves 10

The B’s stand for black bean and blueberry. This flavour packed veggie burger is my go to meal when I am looking to satisfy my burger craving.

Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 30 to 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 small can of drained and rinsed black beans
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cooked or steamed sweet potato
  • 2 cloves garlic minced and browned
  • ½ cup onion minced and browned
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ cup ground hemp hearts
  • ½ cup dried blueberries
  • ½ almond meal flour
  • cilantro to garnish
  • 1 flax seed egg

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Mix flax seed egg with warm water and set aside for a few minutes.
  • In food processor, combine black beans, sweet potato and hemp hearts.
  • In large bowl, combine the contents from the food processor and the remaining ingredients (except the cilantro).
  • With slightly wet hands (to minimize sticking), shape the contents into 10 patties and place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, gently flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with buns and desired condiments.

Nutrition Info: Calories 124; Fat 10.1g; Carbs 13.2g; Protein 7.3g

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