Jamaican Burgers

Jamaican burgers are spicy vegetarian burgers that are very tasty. They are my favorite to make, and my friends love them!

• Preparation Time: 2 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 531 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 1 ½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 2 ¼ cups chopped onion
• 1 habanero pepper, chopped
• 2 ¼ cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 ¼ cups cooked long-grain white rice
• 2 ½ cups dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes. Mix in the habanero pepper and continue cooking until tender. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Pour in the beans, rice and bread crumbs. Season with ginger, salt, allspice and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly using your hands. Form into 6 patties.

Step 2

Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (you can use the same one). Fry the patties until golden on each side, about 10 minutes total. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.