The Black Bean Burger Mystery Recipe: Homemade Black Bean Burger

Whew....glad to hear The Black Bean Burger Mystery is solved!  Last thing we want on lunch plates is unhealthy meals going out to the great citizens of lunch times.

Now that this mystery is solved, I think it's a great time to share the nutritiously delicious home made recipe for the black bean burger.

Ingredients:
One 15oz. can of reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup of thinly sliced scallions
1/2 bell pepper diced
1tsp. of garlic powder
1/4 cup of cilantro, very finely chopped
1tsp. of onion powder

Preparation:
In a puree the beans in a blender or food processor.  Mix the remainder of the ingredients in the puree. Combine well.  Refrigerate for at least an hour before forming patties and serving on a whole wheat bun.

Servings:  3

***Recipe Alert: Mexican Mish Mosh***

Guys, This is a great high fiber, heart healthy, filling salad perfect for lunch! For the guacamole (Dressing for our Mish Mosh): 1 ripe avocado Juice of half a lemon 1 tb. Of freshly chopped cilantro 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 jalapeno, diced finely 1/2 beefsteak tomato, deseeded, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced finely Salt/pepper to taste In a bowl, mash up the avocado. Once fully mashed add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. ***Makes 8 servings, 1 WW pt. each For the salad: One serving of Perdue Southwestern Style carved chicken breast 1/4c. Chickpeas, drained and washed 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced 1 tb. Of freshly chopped cilantro Salt/pepper to taste Add all of the ingredients in a bowl. Add ONE serving of the guacomole dressing. Stir to combine. This wonderfully filling salad is 4 WW pts. Tip: Make this salad totally vegetarian by omitting the chicken andadding a serving or two of black beans!!!

***Dinner Tonite***

Hello Everyone,

Tonight's dinner was Whole Wheat Pasta with Tuna in a lemon pepper dressing! This was delish...also, another great dish to make atleast two servings of to have later on during the week. Here are the deets for one serving:

One serving of Whole Wheat Pasta: 3 WW pts.

1/2 of a Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced: 0 WW pts.

1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced: 0 WW pts.

1 Garlic Clove, grated: 0 WW pts.

One serving of light Tuna (packed in water): 1 WW pt.

For the dressing:

Pepper to taste: o WW pt.

Juice of half of Lemon: 0 WW pt.

2 tsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 2 WW pts.

1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box
2. In a bowl add the grated Garlic, Bell Pepper, Onion and Tuna.
3. Once the pasta has fully cooked, add immediately to your bowl with the Garlic, Bell Pepper, Onion and Tuna
4. Pour the dressing on top and toss to coat
5. Enjoy!!

Guys serve this with a soup or salad....or both because this Pasta dish is only 6 WW pts!!!

What did you guys have for dinner?