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: Brown Rice Bowl***

My brown rice bowl is the perfect meal to have on a cool night. Not only is this full of fiber from the brown rice and beans, but the vegetable stock adds great flavor to the onions and cilantro!

Here are the deets:

3/4c of cooked brown rice

1/4c. of vegetable stock

Juice of half a lime

1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves of garlic, grated

1/4c. of chopped cilantro

2TB of cumin seeds

1/2c. of black beans

1 portion of Perdue Shortcuts Chicken, diced

1tsp. of canola oil

Salt/Pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a small pot

2. Add the onions, cumin and salt. Sautee until the onions become translucent

3. Add the beans, garlic, vegetable stock, lime juice and cilantro. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes

4. Add the chicken and pepper

5. Add the rice and combine well

6. Enjoy!!!

This wonderful lunch or dinner is 7 WW points!!

***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!!!

***Recipe of the Day: Cilantro Dressing Cole Slaw***

Hello Everyone, I came up with such an easy, low point Cilantro Dressing, which is so versatile!!!! I was soooo excited when I came up with this recipe, cuz it's so darn good :-) I mixed this with a package of Dole's Classic Cole Slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots). Here's what you need: One package of Dole's Classic Cole Slaw One tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (use good quality EVOO, I love Carapelli) One tablespoon of Vinegar (I used white, but use whatever you want) 1/2 bunch of Cilantro Salt and Pepper to taste This is super simple guys...blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Then toss with the Cole Slaw. See pic :-)

One third of this huge salad has only 1 WWpts. YES ppl, 1 WW pts!! The Cole Slaw mix has 0 points. The entire Dressing has 3 WW pts. So, you can portion out this dressing and use it on Chicken, Fish, even on Steak (lean cut of course)!!! Tip: Take a third of the Cole Slaw Mix, add some diced chicken breast, and you got yourself a great 4 point lunch!! Another tip: Use half Cilantro half Basil for another great flavor!!