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Mediterranean Black Bean Burgers with Grilled Eggplant Buns

Mediterranean Black Bean Burgers with Grilled Eggplant Buns

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Beans

Specialty Diet

Vegan

Occasion

Mediterranean Diet

Nutrition

1/2 cup serving

Cook Time

20 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/2 cups black beans
1 medium sweet potato
2/3 cup rolled oats gluten-free, if desired
1 oz chives chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper black
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 medium eggplant
1 bell pepper red
1 cup arugula
2 oz onions red; sliced
1 avocado small

Instructions

In a food processor add black beans, boiled sweet potato, chives, garlic powder, cumin and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Transfer in large bowl and mix in oats.
Form about 3 black bean patties and brush with 1 tbsp. oil on each side.
Cut Eggplant into 1 inch thick slices and brush with 1½ tbsp. oil on each side.
Cut Red pepper in thirds and brush with ½ tbsp. oil on each side.
Heat grill to medium low and add eggplant and peppers, cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until tender.
For black bean burgers cook on grill sheet or oven safe pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until crispy.
Serve with arugula, red onions and avocado and a sauce preference.