Comments on: Turkey and Black Bean Burgers

By: Heather K.

Heather K. — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:59:23 +0000

My husband and I made these last night and loved them! We used ground chicken instead of turkey because that’s what we had, but we plan to use turkey next time. Also, I’m not a bell pepper fan, so we used jalapenos instead. The weather was bad, so we cooked them in a little bit of olive oil in our cast iron skillet. We ate them on toasted sandwich thins with sliced avocado. I also added a piece of Aldi’s jalapeno cheese wedges (the ones like Laughing Cow) to mine. They were great!!

By: roni

roni — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:57:10 +0000

I don’t normally use breadcrumbs when working with grown turkey so i don’t think so BUT I’m sure they would be fine if that’s what your thinking. What’s your concern with the oats?

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:44:05 +0000

Did one of your first two attempts use bread crumbs instead of the oats? I totally trust you when you say these were delicious, just curious! Thanks.

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:41:03 +0000

Sadly, I planned to make these and then realized our taco seasoning packet had taken a hit and was unusable. I made a completely different version and topped it with chipotle/mayo sauce…still yummy. This is great in terms of the high protein in take we are currently striving for in our meals. Thanks for the idea!

By: ThyInspiredBliss

ThyInspiredBliss — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:14:43 +0000

Just stumbled across your site and this recipe a few days ago. I just made these tonight and they were absolutely fantastic!! Even my finicky husband enjoyed them! Thanks so much! :)

By: roni

roni — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:09:18 +0000

I don’t why not but spray it down. They may stick!

By: LB

LB — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:32:03 +0000

This looks GREAT!! But, I don’t have a bbq grill…will this work on a George Foreman grill?

By: lorraine

lorraine — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:24:01 +0000

A winner and low in calories..thanks again for doing what you do so well.. your my inspiation.

By: KC

KC — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:09:31 +0000

Also when it comes to ground turkey, if you don’t buy gorund turkey BREAST, it is going to be high in fat because it will be a mixture of dark and white meat.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:29:10 +0000

Just made these for lunch!! WOW..so much better than the prepackaged frozen ones!! I have always enjoyed the frozen ones, but no more! These are so much more flavorful and bigger for the same points value! Thanks Roni!

By: Brandy Jo

Brandy Jo — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:27:46 +0000

These were a hit!! Thanks for another great dinner!! I added the cilantro paste stuff you get in the refrigerated section and it was DELICIOUS!!! (I spread it on the bun in place of a condiment)

By: roni

roni — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:00:42 +0000

oh my! I forgot to say. I did drain and rinse but glad to it worked for you!

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:58:26 +0000

Roni- Do you drain the beans? I didn’t and they were yummy but wanted to check. thanks!!

By: wendy

wendy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:15:18 +0000

These sound delish. I have all the ingredients waiting for me to make them tonight.

By: deana

deana — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:21:21 +0000

Roni you are right about reading the back of the packages, I just think some people may be like me at first and think that just because it says turkey it is lower in fat. I prefer the 90 percent for burgers and turkey for the taco meat.

By: roni

roni — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:25:59 +0000

Nicole – Lean ground beef would be fine!

By: roni

roni — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:25:37 +0000

Leila – I haven’t done it but I’m pretty sure they will. Just squish more of the beans.

By: roni

roni — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:24:59 +0000

deana – It all depends on the % fat in the meat. I only buy 90% lean or higher in both ground beef and ground turkey and their nutritional profiles are pretty similar. It really comes down to preference. I like both but for this I was going for the mix of turkey and beans.. I like those two together.

By: roni

roni — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:23:20 +0000

Kelly – no egg required! They are solid without it!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:02:38 +0000

still paranoid from the whole ground turkey recall – If I want to skip the turkey – what could I add instead? ideas?

By: Leila

Leila — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:53:37 +0000

Would this hold together without the ground turkey?

By: Suzie

Suzie — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:57:52 +0000

YUM! I just made these ( I added some shredded cheddar to the mixture) and they are so good! My daughter hates green peppers but she is eating hers up, no questions asked. Thanks for the great recipe!

By: deana

deana — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:10:55 +0000

Roni I used to buy the turkey meat also and then I read the back of the packages, the lean hamburger has less fat than the turkey meat. So maybe next time check your labels and see which you think would be better.

By: Kelly Bolduc

Kelly Bolduc — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:57:42 +0000

Ugh I have been pushing this bag of lentils, can of black beans and red beans and wanting to do something fun with them and not just do rice or mash them to make a tortilla.
This looks really yummy, you didn’t add an egg to the burger, did it stay together well when eating?

By: Anna-Lisa Finger

Anna-Lisa Finger — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:49:11 +0000

These look and sound delicious. What a great idea to add beans to the ground meat, more healthy protein. You inspired me to try an all bean burger.