Salsa Bean Burgers

Name: Salsa Bean Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1 cup salsa, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

I created these based on a turkey burger recipe, and wanted to make them even better for you. Use a favorite salsa with just the heat you like to make it your own. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 cup salsa, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a large bowl, mash beans. Mix in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup salsa, egg, cilantro and garlic. Shape bean mixture into four patties; refrigerate 30 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 299 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Salsa Bean Burgers in Simple & Delicious June/July 2014

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kblackbird

Apr 26, 2016

Followed recipe exactly and loved them. I experimented with one burger and made it in a panini sandwich grill. That turned out even better: raised internal temp faster without burning the outside. I'll definitely make these again.