Chipotle Black Bean Burger

This Chipotle Black Bean Burger packs a spicy punch while keeping it low carb and satisfying. It's a delicious alternative to traditional burgers, loaded with flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Black beans - 1 cup (cooked, drained)
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond flour - 1/4 cup
• Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon (finely chopped)
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
• Avocado - 1 medium (sliced)
• Lettuce leaves - 4 (for wrapping)
• Tomato - 1 medium (sliced)
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (sliced)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
2. Add the egg, almond flour, chopped chipotle pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into two burger patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
5. While the burgers cook, prepare the lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado, and red onion.
6. Once cooked, serve each patty in a lettuce wrap topped with tomato, avocado, and red onion.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in protein, supporting muscle maintenance.

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