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Spicy Black Bean Burgers

YumSugar member girlA loves to share her vegan recipes.

YumSugar member girlA loves to share her vegan recipes. Today, she makes spicy black bean burgers in The Dairy-Free Diva Recipe Exchange cooking group.
Yep, they are as good as they look! They are also simple to make and you can either grill them or bake them in the oven. I went the oven route as I was afraid they’d fall apart on the grill. These go great with the coleslaw that I made earlier today, which can also be easily thrown together while the burgers are baking.

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Go Meat-Free With Black Bean Burgers

A couple of weeks ago I catered a dinner for a group of hungry hikers.

A couple of weeks ago I catered a dinner for a group of hungry hikers. The crew spent a Saturday trekking the 14-mile round-trip up and down Mount Diablo and the meal was the shining light at the end of the walk. My sister, the leader, requested that I prepare a hearty yet meat-free vegetarian meal that included black beans. Always up to the challenge, I decided to make black bean burgers. After scouring the web for an exciting recipe, I chose this Mexican-inspired one from Gourmet.

Although I tweaked it a little, the final burger is meaty, satisfying, and incredibly scrumptious. I took the time to make fresh salsa and guacamole, but feel free to use store-bought substitutes. Whatever you do, don't leave out the condiments, they add to the burger's overall flavor. This makes a stellar vegetarian-friendly backyard dinner, so get the recipe, and read more