Pumpkin Black Bean Burgers
Simple and healthy, these pumpkin black bean burgers are the perfect dinner recipe. Low fat, gluten free, vegan and super simple.
Servings 5
Calories 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can organic black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbs. chia seeds
- 2 tbs. coconut flour
- 2 tbs. hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup red bell peppers
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1/4-1/2 tsp. sea salt
- Optional: sliced tomato avocado, lime juice, romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Rinse and drain the black beans, then add half the can to a bowl, and smash the black beans with the back of a fork..
- Add the pumpkin puree and chia seeds to the mashed black beans and stir.
- Add the coconut flour, hemp hearts, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric and salt. Stir and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining black beans and chopped red bell pepper, mix to combine.
- Divide the pumpkin black bean burger mixture into 5 or 6 patties, be sure to press the burger mixture together tightly.
- Add foil to a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray (I use coconut oil). Place the burgers onto the baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve! Top with tomato, avocado, freshly squeezed lime juice and romaine lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g
