After the indulgence of the holiday season, why not try some healthy yet delicious dishes to offset all the sugar, fat and calories?
These wholesome recipes from Jmore food expert Elite Jacob are a welcome reprieve from holiday excess.
Elite Jakob is a Reisterstown-based integrative health coach, food blogger and author of the self-published cookbook “I Live in my Kitchen, But You Don’t Have To.” For more recipes from Jakob, visit her website, Iliveinmykitchen.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok @Iliveinmykitchen.
Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced small
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 roasted red pepper from a jar, or fresh, diced small
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Mince the black beans until smooth, you can use a blender or use a hand- held masher. Add all the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to 24 hours
- In a large skillet, spray with olive oil and turn up the heat to medium.
- Form 4 even patties and cook in a large skillet with a thin coat of olive oil, approximately 4 minutes on each side.
- Gently flip them and sear for about 4 minutes on each side.
- Fix the patties on a plate and serve with a side salad or with the usual burger fixings and a bun.
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