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Low Sodium Black Bean Patties With Fresh Salsa

Low Sodium Black Bean Patties With Fresh Salsa

Christopher Lower
A healthy, zesty, and flavorful meatless burger option
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican, Vegetarian
Servings 4 people
Calories 426 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Salsa

  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 4 Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder salt free

For the Black Bean Patties

  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 2 15 oz Canned Black Beans No salt added, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernals
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs plus 1/3 cup

Instructions
 

To Make The Salsa

  • Combine the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and paprika in a medium bowl (take 1 cup of this mixture and then stir it into the bean patties mixture)
  • Stir the avocado into the remaining tomato mixture to make the salsa. Serve the salsa with the patties. 

To Make The Black Bean Patties

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray (You could grill these patties as well)
  • Mash the black beans, garlic, and cumin (Or 1 tbsp of Dak's Taco Knight seasoning) until no whole beans remain. Stir in the corn and 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs.
  • Stir 1 cup of the Tomato mixture into the black bean mixture
  • Mix the remaining 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs with the olive oil and 1/2 tsp of Chili Powder (or 1/2 tsp of Dak's Taco Knight Seasoning in a small bowl until the breadcrumbs are covered with the seasoned oil. 
  • Divide the bean mixture into 8 1/2 cup balls. Press each bean ball into the breadcrumb and oil mixture and roll until they are coated. place the balls onto the oiled baking sheet and press down into patties. 
  • Bake the patties until they are heated through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with the salsa. 

Notes

Cooked patties may be stored in a refrigerator, wrapped individually, in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days. They will keep frozen 1-2 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2patties + 2 tbsp salsaCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 135mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 16g
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