Salsa Black Bean Burgers

Name: Salsa Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; Optional: Reduced-fat sour cream, guacamole, spicy ranch salad dressing, lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onions

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Meatless meals are so tasty when these hearty bean burgers are on the menu. Guacamole and sour cream make them seem decadent. —Jill Reichardt, St. Louis, Missouri

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional: Reduced-fat sour cream, guacamole, spicy ranch salad dressing, lettuce, sliced tomato and sliced red onions

Directions

1. Place beans in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, tomato, jalapeno, egg, cilantro and garlic. Mix until combined. Shape into 4 patties.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes on each side. Serve on buns; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 323 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein.

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