BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE SLAW

Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Slaw image

We like to eat meatless at least one day a week, so I always keep cans of various beans in the pantry for quick-to-prepare meals like this. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
6 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
2-1/4 cups coleslaw mix
2 green onions, chopped
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, mash beans. Add the panko, onion, red pepper, cilantro, egg whites, garlic and salt; mix well. Shape bean mixture into 4 patties; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, chipotle pepper and sugar; stir in coleslaw mix and onions. Chill until serving., In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers in remaining oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges