SALSA BLACK BEAN BURGERS

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Meatless meals are so tasty when these hearty bean burgers are on the menu. Guacamole and sour cream make them seem decadent. -Jill Reichardt, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
Optional: Reduced-fat sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

Place beans in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, tomato, jalapeno, egg, cilantro and garlic. Mix until combined. Shape into 4 patties., In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes on each side. Serve on buns. If desired, top with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.