Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burgers

I spent Friday night in Boston teaching my favorite cooking class at Whole Foods Market, “Cook Yourself Healthy in Under 10 Minutes” to a sold out room! We all had such a blast, ate delicious food, laughed, and celebrated healthy living.

A great space to cook in!

It is my greatest mission to debunk the theory that cooking healthy food is complicated and time consuming.

Cooking is FUNNY

Learning my method of foundation cooking (what I teach in this class) will inject you with the tools and confidence to prepare healthy delicious meals all week long in under 10 minutes.

Cookin it up!

I will be announcing my New York class dates this fall, so get ready to make your kitchen your bitch.

Close up action!

This is a recipe from the class, it was a big hit! I love the kind of recipe that satisfies on a deep level, takes a few minutes to prepare, and freezes well for an additional bonus meal on a super busy weeknight.

This burger is even great for meat lovers.

Butternut squash and black bean burger with apple collard slaw GO!

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burgers

Servings: 6

Calories: 287 kcal

Author: Abra Pappa

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of butternut squash roasted
• 1 can of organic black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup of farro, cooked
• juice of half a lime
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of braggs amino acid
• whole grain burger bun
• sliced avocado

Collard Apple Slaw

• 2 cups of collard greens, raw sliced thin into ribbons
• 1 apple, cut into matchsticks
• 2 teaspoons of organic peanut butter
• juice of half a lime
• 1 teaspoon of braggs amino acid
• 1 teaspoon of water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine squash and black beans. Using a wooden spoon mash together until broken up and well combined. Add farro, lime juice, garlic, shallot, chili powder and braggs. Stir well to combine.
2. Form into 6 patties, place on lightly greased baking sheet (I used coconut oil) or alternatively fry in skillet.
3. Bake in 425 oven for 10 minutes, flip and cook 5 minutes more
4. Alternatively pan fry in a cast iron skillet using a scant tsp of coconut oil. 4 minutes on each side.

Collard Apple Slaw

1. In a medium bowl whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, water, and soy sauce until creamy.
2. Add collards and apple, toss to coat with dressing

Recipe Notes

Place burger on bun, top w/ sliced avocado and collard slaw

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 236mg 10%

Potassium 349mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 55g 18%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 7g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 65.9%

Vitamin C 13.4%

Calcium 9.5%

Iron 17.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.