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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

Dry 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.