CALIFORNIA BLACK BEAN BURGERS

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Enjoy these meatless black bean burgers topped with the works.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 hamburger buns, toasted
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons thick-and-chunky salsa

Steps:

Place beans in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, patties, salsa and tops of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 940 mg