Pinto Bean Veggie Burgers with Avocado Spread

Delicious and nutritious veggie burgers made with pinto beans, topped with a creamy avocado spread

Ingredients

1	(15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1⁄2	cup shredded
1⁄4	cup finely crushed
2	tablespoons finely chopped
1	tablespoon finely chopped
1⁄8	teaspoon
1
1 1⁄2	teaspoons
1⁄4	cup mashed and peeled (about 1/2 of an avocado)
2	tablespoons finely chopped
1	tablespoon finely chopped
2	tablespoons
1	teaspoon
1⁄8	teaspoon

Instructions

• Patty Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, place pinto beans and partially mash them with a fork.
  2. Add shredded monterey jack cheese, crushed baked corn tortilla chips, green onions, cilantro, ground cumin, and egg white; mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the bean mixture into 4 oval patties that are 1/2-inch thick.
  4. Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side or until they are browned and thoroughly heated.
  5. To prepare the spread, combine mashed avocado, tomatoes, red onion, nonfat sour cream, lime juice, and salt; mix well.
  6. To serve, place a patty in each pita half. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the avocado spread over each patty in the pita half and top with onions and greens.

Jul 23, 2024