Black Bean Sliders Recipe

These mini vegetarian black bean patties are perfect slipped into slider buns or on their own dipped in ketchup. 

Ingredients

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, finely chopped
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

• Place 1½ cups of the black beans into a large bowl and mash well using a fork or a potato masher. Add in the remaining black beans and the rest of the ingredients and mix very well.
• Scoop ¼ cup out at a time and form into a patty. Repeat for the remaining patties.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray the skillet with either cooking spray or a teaspoon of oil. Place the patties a few at a time into the skillet and cook until browned on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Remove from skillet and enjoy as is, or on slider buns with various toppings such as onions, lettuce or tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 sliders
Serves 7

Calories: 168; Total fat: 2g; Saturated fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 27mg; Sodium: 410mg; Carbohydrates: 29g; Fiber: 10g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 10g; Potassium: 492mg; Phosphorus: 172mg

Alexandra Caspero, MA, RD, is owner of Delicious Knowledge in Sacramento, Calif.