Beef / Pork

Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers is for Dinner.

Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers takes several minutes to prepare.

Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers takes several minutes to cook.

Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers are:

* 1Can black beans, drained & rinsed 400 gram(s)
* 150 grams dry Lentils, Not red (or use 1 can)
* 1 Onion, dice finely
* 1 Garlic cloves, minced
* 1 Jalapeno Pepper, diced
* 2 tsp Chili powder
* 8 tsp. Salt
*1 tsp freshly ground black Pepper, black
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 Yellow Pepper, diced
* 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs of choice
* Lean bacon cubes, 150 gram(s) (optional)
* 1/4 cup lite shredded tangy cheese of choice
*1/2 cup flour for dredging.

Here is how you make Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers:

If using dry lentils. In a thick bottomed pan add bacon pieces and cook until brown and crisp. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft.Add lentils to pan and stir around for about 1 minute. Add enough water to cover lentils. Cover with lid and cook for about 15 minutes. Note: directions on packages can vary so read the info on yours)Check lentils to see if they are soft, beanlike texture and that most of the water is cooked off. Turn off heat and allow to cool. This makes them easier to work with later.In a food processor, add beans, lentils, onions, pepper, jalapeno, garlic cloves, eggs, and seasonings. Blitz until everything is a nice creamy consistency. It is ok to have some chunks or whole lentils as it will only add to the texture.Add breadcrumbs to mixture to thicken & bind.On a big plate, season flour with salt and pepper.Shape globs of mixture into a burger shape and roll in dredge in flour. In a sprayed frying pan, cook each burger on both sides (about 5-8 minutes) Be careful when flipping.Serving Size: Makes 10 burgersNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POOTERBUG.

The nutritional information for Spicy Black bean and lentil burgers is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 204.9

• Total Fat: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 48.8 mg
• Sodium: 644.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 9.5 g