SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER SANDWICH

Southwest Black Bean Burger Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons fat free ranch salad dressing
2 teaspoons salsa
1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 Morningstar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
2 tablespoons finely-shredded, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 oz.)
1 tablespoon seeded and thinly-sliced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon pitted and sliced black olives
1 hamburger bun or whole wheat hamburger bun, split and toasted (about 1 1/2 oz.)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Be a dinnertime hero with this meal-in-a-sandwich that will win you applause. A black bean burger is topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives, and then it's tucked into a bun along with salsa-and-ranch-dressed salad.
1. In small bowl stir together salad dressing and salsa. Toss with lettuce. Set aside.
2. Micro-cook veggie burger according to package directions, except after turning burger top with cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives. Continue micro-cooking according to package directions.
3. Top bun bottom with lettuce mixture and burger. Sprinkle with cilantro (if desired). Add bun top.