Black Bean Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
• 1/3 cup green onion top
• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup corn
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• nonstick cooking spray
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
• salsa (optional)
• avocado, slices (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place half the beans in bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade. add remaining ingredients except buns, salsa, avocado and reserved beans.
• 2 pulse 30 to 40 seconds until mixture begins to hold together. add remaining beans; pulse 3 to 4 times until just mixed. let sit 20 minutes at room temperature for flavors to develop.
• 3 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 4 shape mixture into 6 patties (about 1/4 cup each). spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. add 4 patties; cook, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. spray tops of patties with cooking spray; turn and cook other side 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. repeat with remaining patties.
• 5 for firmer patties, place browned patties on baking sheet; bake 12 to 15 minutes. or, for moister patties, serve after pan-frying. serve between buns topped with salsa and avocado slices, if desired.