When I found this recipe in Cooking Light and it didn’t mention needing a FOOD PROCESSOR to make a Black Bean Burger – well – I just about passed out! 
After I got over my shock – I made sure to bookmark the page, because I really have been DYING to find a good Black Bean Burger recipe, but I hate that they always require a food processor. 
Ahhhh, Cooking Light, you know the way to this girl’s heart – that’s for sure! 
The ingredients:
It gets even better! Hold on to your hats, because I don’t know if you’ll believe me! But I swear – for the first time EVER – I followed a recipe to a “T”! SERIOUSLY! Go me! 
Check out this page at Cooking Light for the full recipe – and in the meantime – here are my highlights!
Fresh herbs and spices always smell so AMAZING! 
BEANS! – from whole:
to “smooshed” 
All the burger ingredients mixed together:
Side note: my kitchen looks NOTHING like a Food Network kitchen when I cook. I think of my cooking style more as crazy lady or “spastic”, if you will! 
Patties all ready to go in the oven!
Don’t these LOOK good for you?! I love fresh ingredients!
Pop those in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 – or at least that’s what Cooking Light told me to do!
While the burgers were cooking, I started to make the salsa. I FINALLY picked a mango that was ripe enough (in the past, me v. mango battles always end up with the mango winning) – and holy heck was it juicy! Do you see all the mess OUTSIDE of the bowl?
All the salsa ingredients mixed together:
Not only did this LOOK absolutely gorgeous…
…but it TASTED AMAZING!
Finished product:
With a side of baked fries (directions: cut potato, cooking at 350 for 20 minutes!)
Such a hearty (I hate that word, but it’s appropriate here) meal, while being WAY healthier and fresher than greasy, oily FRIED fries and a fatty burger!
And seriously – THAT SALSA! Yumyumyumyumyumyum!
You might not be able to convince the carnivores in your family to switch over to veggie burgers for good – but if you want a running start – test them with this recipe! It’s amazing!
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That salsa is making my mouth water. YUM.
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By Jessica @ How Sweet on 05.03.10 6:18 pm | Permalink
WOW- now that is one good looking dinner
I want some…can I come over? The burgers look perfect and the mango salsa just makes its so pretty! Great job!
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By Erica on 05.03.10 6:26 pm | Permalink
OH MY! How wonderful! Love those burgers!!!!
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By Lisa (bakebikeblog) on 05.03.10 6:30 pm | Permalink
A) that all looks delicious
B) We need to get you a food processor! Seriously couldn’t live without one here
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By Evan Thomas on 05.03.10 6:45 pm | Permalink
That meal looks awesome!!! I am going to try those burgers!!
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By Kim on 05.03.10 7:12 pm | Permalink
oh hey great value beans I love you for being 60 cents at walmart
…I made a really good walmart grocery stop this week
Katherine
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By Katherine on 05.03.10 8:06 pm | Permalink
I had been eyeing up that recipe and am glad to know it is fabulous, I’ll have to give it a whirl! I love the mango & avocado combo, so refreshing!
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By Jenna on 05.03.10 8:21 pm | Permalink
I have this recipe tabbed in Cooking Light and omg seeing your version and review makes me want it NOW!
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By Katie on 05.03.10 8:27 pm | Permalink
Dang! Both of these CL recipes you’ve posted lately caught my eye in the most recent issue! Now I definitely have to make them
Isn’t Cooking Light the best? I just did their Chicken Cacciatore last night, YUM!
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By Carly on 05.03.10 9:04 pm | Permalink
Holy YUM that looks good! I don’t have a food processor either (actually, I got one for my wedding but it won’t fit in our apt) and it definitely restricts my recipe choices. I’ll have to try this one out soon.
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By emily on 05.03.10 9:50 pm | Permalink
these look great! i’ve made bean burgers a few times without a food processor since i dont have one either – a hand blender also works or just a fork!
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By Stephanie on 05.03.10 9:54 pm | Permalink
Ya know, as soon as I let my Cooking Light subscription run out-you have TWO amazing recipes from it! Those black bean burgers look amazing, can’t wait to try them! That meal was very impressive looking.
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By Tina on 05.03.10 10:12 pm | Permalink
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By Date Night at the Melting Pot | Green Dog Wine on 05.03.10 11:14 pm | Permalink
I am totally crazy lady spastic in the kitchen as well, I just start throwing things around until the meal is ready to go! Those black bean burgers look delicious though!
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By Kaitlin on 05.04.10 2:50 am | Permalink
YUM. you amaze me, lady! that whole meal looks epic.
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By janetha on 05.04.10 4:23 pm | Permalink
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