Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans rinsed
- 1 large onion minced
- ¼ cup salsa
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mash black beans in large mixing bowl.
- Add remainder of ingredients and mix together.
- Form mixture into four patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Cook patties on a grill or fry pan for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
- Serve as you would serve regular burgers, with buns and all the toppings that you enjoy!
NUTRITION NOTES
Figuring Out Food Labels
When was the last time you looked at a food label? The facts on a food label can tell us a lot of information about what we are about to eat. However, sometimes it can be hard to know what to look for when reading a food label, due to all of the information included on the label. The first step in reading a food label is to look at the serving size in the upper, right-hand part of the label. All of the information on the label is based on this amount of food. Next, look at the servings per container. This will tell you how many servings of the food are in the entire container. The next part of the food label you look at depends on what you are focusing on for your specific health needs. For example, someone with diabetes may look at the total carb content to determine how many carbs they would eat in a serving. When looking at carbs it is important to look at the total carb content and not just the sugar grams and the sugar grams are included in the total. Another example would be someone who wants to improve their heart health would look at the amount of saturated fat. Overall, simply looking at the food label can lead us to become more informed eaters and help us make healthier choices. Happy reading!
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