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[mpc_textblock content_width=”100″ font_preset=”mpc_preset_117″ font_color=”#ef8037″ font_size=”20″ font_line_height=”1.1″ font_transform=”uppercase” font_align=”left” margin_divider=”true” margin_css=”margin-bottom:23px;”]Black Bean Veggie[/mpc_textblock][mpc_textblock content_width=”100″ font_color=”#888888″ font_size=”20″ font_line_height=”1.75″ font_align=”left” margin_divider=”true” margin_css=”margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:40px;” mpc_tooltip__border_divider=”true” mpc_tooltip__padding_divider=”true”]Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked black beans, mashed
  • ½ green pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • In a large bowl, mix mashed beans, green pepper, onion and garlic.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce. Add to large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • To make 1 patty, lightly pack some of the mixture to fill 1/3 cup measuring cup. Take mixture out of cup and form into a patty or burger shape. Repeat to make the other 4 patties.
  • Spray frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook patties over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side. **
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Refrigerate leftovers.
  • The temperature of the patties must reach 160°F in the center to be sure the egg has been properly cooked.

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  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 finely chopped garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  • Place carrots and raisins in a large bowl.
  • Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Pour the dressing over the carrots and raisins. Stir well.
  • Chill, serve and enjoy.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

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