Pizza Black Bean Burgers

Black bean burgers are a popular vegetarian alternative to traditional meat burgers, and the addition of pizza flavors gives them a unique twist!

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pizza Black Bean Burgers

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dried oregano
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dried basil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mozzarella cheese
• 4 piece Hamburger buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 4 slice Tomato
• 4 slice Red onion

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher.
2. Add pizza sauce, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until heated through.
5. Optional: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cooked patties on a baking sheet, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6. Toast the hamburger buns.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Cover with the top half of the bun.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 375kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.