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Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

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Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish
Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
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Worthy of a Special Occasion

The cucumber releases some liquid while chilling, so serve relish with a slotted spoon. Shape the patties, and wrap them in wax paper to transport them from the kitchen to the patio grill. Serve with baked potato chips and dill pickle spears.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 burger)

Ingredients

  • Relish:
  • 2/3  cup  finely chopped peeled cucumber
  • 1/2  cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4  cup  finely chopped red onion
  • 1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice
  • 1  tablespoon  honey
  • 1  teaspoon  finely chopped dill
  • 1/8  teaspoon  salt
  • Dash of ground red pepper

  • Burgers:
  • 1  (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2  cup  dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/4  cup  minced red onion
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/8  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1  large egg
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4  cup  light mayonnaise
  • 4  (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns
  • Dill sprigs (optional)

Preparation

To prepare relish, combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours.

To prepare burgers, place beans in a large bowl; partially mash with a fork. Stir in breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients (breadcrumbs through egg). Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

Prepare grill.

Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until thoroughly heated. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun; top each with a patty, 1/4 cup relish, and top half of bun. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
375 (23% from fat)
Fat:
9.5g (sat 1.9g,mono 2.4g,poly 3.7g)
Protein:
14.6g
Carbohydrate:
59.2g
Fiber:
5.7g
Cholesterol:
60mg
Iron:
4.7mg
Sodium:
767mg
Calcium:
136mg
Cooking Light, JUNE 2001

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Amerylla
These were surprisingly good. I thought they were going to be a bit dry but they were good. The relish was fantastic and really made the burger. Served the meal with fresh melon. Very good summer dinner.06/13/09

5 stars

I make these and freeze them. We no longer buy the premade burgers. Just take one of these out and pop on the grill. They are best cooked on the grill. Top with a little blue cheese, yum!03/08/09