Lunch: Black Bean-Corn Burger

Recipe by /contributors/marge-perry This veggie-licious burger provides 12 grams of filling fiber, nearly half of your recommended daily intake. Cool beans!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Black Bean-Corn Burger

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounce) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup corn, thawed if frozen
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
8 cups baby spinach
Pinch of nutmeg
1/2 avocado, mashed
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split

Instructions

In a bowl, combine beans, corn, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg whites, chipotle, oregano and cumin. Form bean mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties, turning once, until browned, 5 minutes per side; remove from pan. In same skillet, sauté spinach in remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until wilted, 3 minutes; season with nutmeg and salt and freshly ground black pepper. In another bowl, mix avocado with sour cream and juice. Place 1/4 of cooked spinach on bottom of each bun, then 1 burger and 1/4 avocado mixture. Top with other bun half.

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