Black Bean Rice Burgers

Black Bean Rice Burgers photo
total time:
20 min
Makes 4 servings.
FionaFiona Susie

A salsa and sour cream sauce helps dress up these hearty vegetarian burgers.

ingredients

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

directions

  • 1

    In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork. Add the rice, onion, egg and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well. Drop by 1/2 cupfuls into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until firm and browned.

  • 2

    In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa. Place a lettuce leaf, burger, sour cream mixture and slice of cheese on bun.

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