black bean rice burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• mash beans with a fork in a large bowl. stir in rice, onion, egg, bread crumbs, and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well.
• heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; drop bean mixture by 1/2-cupfuls into skillet and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. cook until each side is firm and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• combine sour cream and 4 tablespoons salsa in a small bowl. place a bean burger on bun with a lettuce leaf, 1 slice cheddar cheese, and top with salsa mixture. repeat with remaining ingredients.