Spicy Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe

Name: Spicy Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) can black beans (blended, mashed or whole); 2 lbs turkey; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1/2 cup diced onion; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Ezekiel 4.0 or Brown Rice Bread); 1/4 cup salsa; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped); olive oil; 1 cup brown rice flour; 1/2 cup ground flax seeds

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) can black beans (blended, mashed or whole)
2 lbs turkey
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Ezekiel 4.0 or Brown Rice Bread)
1/4 cup salsa
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped)
olive oil
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup ground flax seeds

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-In bowl, put in beans (blended, mashed or whole)
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-Add onion, garlic and jalepeno, bread crumbs, salsa, spices and turkey with
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the beans and blend. (You can saute onions, garlic and jalepeno if you like,.
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but not necessary. If you do drain it or plan on sloppy joes. Good also!).
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-Mix 1 Celsius brown rice flour and 1/2 c ground flax seed for coating on plate.
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-Make nice size 2.5 or 3 inch patties, They will be a little loose, so put one at
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a time on the plate of flour & flax seed. Pull mixture up and over burger with.
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fingers. Pick up burger and put in large pre-heated skillet with olive oil.
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(They stay together better this way). Continue making burgers until all are
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done.
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- Medium heat with frequent checking and one turn is best. Make sure they
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are thoroughly cooked and a little crispy.
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-Be careful turning burgers over. They will be loose, but a wide spatula.
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works well.
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-The size of your choice depends on the number of servings, but I get about
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10 good sized burgers. They are soooo good and great for a crowd or
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lunch the next day and sometimes dinner the 2nd. day, too!
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-You can substitute ground beef for the turkey. Tastes great also!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) can black beans (blended, mashed or whole), 2 lbs turkey, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced, 1/2 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!