Bean Burgers with Lime Scallion Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyLow Fat
Ingredients
| 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or soy alternative | ||
| 1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped | ||
| Lime juice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black beans | 1 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed | |
| 1 large egg white or 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute | ||
| Cilantro | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| 1/2 red onion, coarsely grated | ||
| Chile pepper | 1 To taste, finely chopped | |
| 1 tablespoon unseasoned whole wheat bread crumbs | ||
| Ground cumin | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 4 whole wheat pitas or lavashes, warmed | ||
| 4 large leaves Romaine lettuce, shredded | ||
| 4 thick slices tomato | ||
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, scallion, and lime juice.
Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
In a large bowl, mash the beans with the egg white or egg substitute until only slightly lumpy.
Stir in the cilantro, onion, chile pepper, bread crumbs, cumin, and garlic salt until well-combined.
With floured hands, shape the bean mixture into 4 burgers.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add the burgers and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and firm.
Place the burgers in the pitas or lavashes.
Top each with the sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
In a large bowl, mash the beans with the egg white or egg substitute until only slightly lumpy.
Stir in the cilantro, onion, chile pepper, bread crumbs, cumin, and garlic salt until well-combined.
With floured hands, shape the bean mixture into 4 burgers.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
Add the burgers and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and firm.
Place the burgers in the pitas or lavashes.
Top each with the sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
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