Black Bean Burgers

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup mashed potato flakes
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 6 kaiser rolls, split
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 3/4 cup salsa

Recipe

• 1 in a large microwave safe bowl, combine vegetables, onion and red pepper. cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• 2 coarsely mash 3/4 cup black beans.
• 3 in a bowl combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in mashed beans, potato flakes, oats, flour, milk powder, egg, salt and pepper. stir in vegetable mixture and remaining black beans.
• 4 shape into six 5/8 inch thick patties.
• 5 in a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.
• 6 serve on rolls with lettuce and salsa.