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Spiced Black Bean Burgers

Make a salad of rice tossed with diced jicama, red bell pepper, avocado and a vinaigrette dressing, and pass bowls of sour cream and shredded lettuce to accompany these Southwest-style meatless bean burgers. A lemon tart is a perfect finale.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1

15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained

1

/3 cup chopped red onion

1

/4 cup dry breadcumbs

2

tablespoons plus 1/2 cup bottled chunky salsa

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Vegetable oil

2

whole wheat hamburger buns

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using fork, mash beans in medium bowl. Mix in onion, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons salsa, cumin and hot pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Using moistened hands, shape bean mixture into two 3- to 4-inch-diameter patties.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Grill burgers until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill cut sides of buns until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of buns. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over each. Cover with tops of buns.