I Put My Love on Top Baby

Burger on Salad

I don't think I've ever made them exactly the same but each time I cannot believe just how good black bean burgers taste.  When you get a little crust on the outside, it tastes like a dream meat.  The spice and herbs really pop off in your mouth too.  Plus I like things that you mix in a bowl and use your hands. A pat of butter is essential to coax the magic out of the bean patty.

So instead of the lettuce wrap I just lay them on a giant salad.  This way each hot bite is full of fresh dressed cool crunchy flavor!

For a little extra indulgence and because I had one link left, I chopped and crisped up some mango sausage and melted Swiss cheese on top of the patties.  The simplest meals sometimes can be the most satisfying.

Today's Black Bean Burger:

- 2 cans of black beans drained and rinsed

- 1/4 cup of uncooked oatmeal

- 1/4 red onion, chopped

- 2 jalapenos, chopped

- 1/4 cup corn (or whatever leftover vegetable you need to use)

- 1 teaspoon cumin

- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1 egg

- handlful of chopped cilantro

- 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce

salt and pepper

Mix in a bowl with your hands and form into patties.  Fry on a hot skillet with a pat of butter. until cooked through. 

Sometimes I say I put the burger on the tippy top.