Tex-Mex Bean Burgers With Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Bean Burgers With Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 2/3 cup minced fresh onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese; 6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
4 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 cup minced fresh onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground coriander
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir well; set aside.
2
Place pinto beans in a bowl. Partially mash with a fork, and set aside. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add coriander, flour, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion mixture to beans, and stir well. Cut 6 (4-inch) squares of wax paper. Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping into 3 1/2-inch patties on a wax paper square.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
Invert patties onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; remove wax paper squares. Broil patties 4 minutes. Carefully turn patties over, and sprinkle with cheese. Broil an additional minute or until cheese melts. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top each with 1/4 cup salsa and top half of bun.

670

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped tomato, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Bean Burgers With Tomato Salsa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tex-Mex Bean Burgers With Tomato Salsa

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