SOUTHWESTERN BEAN PATTIES

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"I first made this recipe for a crowd of 11 people," recalls Debby Chiorino in Pt. Hueneme, CA. "And everyone-from little kids to teens and adults-loved the Southwest flavor...and the guacamole topping. A real hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cornmeal
6 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup guacamole
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a large bowl, combine the refried beans, bread crumbs, chilies, cilantro, cumin, pepper and onion mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties; coat in cornmeal. , In the same skillet, cook patties in batches in remaining oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , Place patties on bun bottoms (save bun tops for another use). Top each with 4 teaspoons of guacamole and 4 teaspoons of salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges