Black Bean-Corn Burger

Name: Black Bean-Corn Burger
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 can (15 ounce) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cup corn, thawed if frozen; 1 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 1 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 1 8 cups baby spinach; 1 Pinch of nutmeg; 1 1/2 avocado, mashed; 1 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns; 1 split

From the kitchen of Carly

Black beans and corn form a sturdy, satisfying patty spiked with chipotle heat and cumin warmth. Topped with wilted spinach and creamy avocado, this burger delivers real substance without the meat. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something hearty and clean.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 can (15 ounce) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
13/4 cup corn, thawed if frozen
11/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
11/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
11/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13 large egg whites, lightly beaten
11 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
11/2 teaspoon dried oregano
11/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
18 cups baby spinach
1Pinch of nutmeg
11/2 avocado, mashed
11/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
11 teaspoon fresh lime juice
14 whole-wheat hamburger buns
1split

Instructions

In a bowl, combine beans, corn, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg whites, chipotle, oregano and cumin. Form bean mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties, turning once, until browned, 5 minutes per side; remove from pan. In same skillet, sauté spinach in remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until wilted, 3 minutes; season with nutmeg and salt and freshly ground black pepper. In another bowl, mix avocado with sour cream and juice. Place 1/4 of cooked spinach on bottom of each bun, then 1 burger and 1/4 avocado mixture. Top with other bun half.