Below are step-by-step directions if you would like to make these from scratch! Otherwise, store-bought black bean burgers will suffice. Simply grill the burgers at the tailgate and top with your choice of cheese, pico de gallo, and lettuce.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted black beans, drained
- 5 (1 1/4-oz.) whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted and divided
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 ounces sliced pepper-Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup fresh refrigerated pico de gallo
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Place beans in a large bowl; mash with a fork. Place 1 toasted bun, torn, in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Stir breadcrumbs, cumin, and next 5 ingredients (through egg white) into beans.
- Divide and shape bean mixture into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add patties to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Divide cheese evenly among patties; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Top the bottom halves of remaining 4 buns evenly with patties, pico de gallo, lettuce, and top halves of buns