Our Homemade Quick Black Bean Burger

Serve on a bun with a hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach leaves, tomato slice, a slice of Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, and onion.

Yield: 4 patties (serving size: 1 patty)

Ingredients

• 1  (2-ounce) hamburger bun, torn into pieces
• 3  tablespoons  olive oil, divided
• 2  teaspoons  chopped garlic
• 1  (15.25-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  teaspoon  grated lime rind
• 3/4  teaspoon  chili powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 1  large egg white, lightly beaten

Preparation

1. Place bun in a food processor; process 4 times or until crumbs measure about 1 cup. Transfer to a bowl.

2. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and beans in processor; pulse 8 times or until beans make a thick paste. Scrape bean mixture into bowl with breadcrumbs. Stir in rind and remaining ingredients. With moistened hands, divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions (about 1/3 cup mixture per portion), shaping each into a 3-inch patty.

3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes or until bottom edges are browned. Carefully turn patties over; cook 3 minutes or until bottom edges are done.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

182

Fat:

12.3g (sat 1.3g,mono 6.7g,poly 3.6g)

Protein:

6.6g

Carbohydrate:

15.6g

Fiber:

4.6g

Cholesterol:

53mg

Iron:

2mg

Sodium:

448mg

Calcium:

103mg