What's on Your Plate? Day #8 Three bean Burgers

The boys were in the mood for something non-Indian and also wanted a break from Rice. Decided to make these three bean burgers, high in protein and packed with flavor. I used burger buns from ALDI, incredibly soft and very fresh. 

Three Bean Burgers

You will need: 

1 (8oz) can Red kidney beans
1 (8oz) can White beans
1 (8oz) can Chickpeas
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 pod Garlic, minced 
1 jalapeño, deseeded & chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 canned corn, drained
2 tbsp chopped Cilantro
1/4 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 cup regular bread crumbs

Burger buns, toasted with butter
Oil to cook burgers
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs (Japanese styled bread crumbs)

Burger toppings & sides -
1/2 cup onion thinly sliced, sautéed in 2tsp oil until browned
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, lightly sautéed in oil
Cheese slices
Mayonnaise
Hot sauce
Guacamole - Scoop out the flesh of a ripe avocado, mash with a fork. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, chopped cilantro, corn (optional) salt to taste and little lemon juice. Combine well
Frozen Onion Rings/Fries - baked as per package instructions 

For the bean patties:

Pour canned beans into a pan with the liquid. Bring to a boil and turn off heat. Drain and rinse. Allow to drain well and place in a large mixing bowl. Mash the beans with the help of a fork or a potato masher.

In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add jalapeños, green bell pepper, onions & minced garlic. Sauté until peppers are soft and onions are translucent. Add this to the mashed beans. Add oregano, salt & pepper. Add drained corn & regular bread crumbs. Combine well to form a firm mixture. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Divide the mixture into 8-10 portions, shape it into 1/2” thick discs and wide enough to fit the burger bun. Lightly roll each patty in Panko bread crumbs. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Place one patty at a time, cook 1-2 minutes on each side until brown and crispy. Panko bread crumbs make for a nice crispy exterior while the interior is soft and flavorful.

Apply mayonnaise on both halves of toasted bun. Add a few drops of hot sauce if you like things spicy, we do, hence all the spicy toppings 😃 Place cooked patty, top with a slice of cheese, sautéed onions and jalapeños. Place top half of burger bun. Serve warm. 

We had ours with a side of Guacamole & baked Onion rings. I left out the hot sauce & jalapeños for my boys, they enjoyed the mayo & sautéed onions. 

Hope you enjoy making these! :)