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Black Bean and Rice Burgers   

 

Black beans are packed with complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals and protein. They also have no cholesterol and are very low in fat and sodium. Beans have another plus--they are a tasty addition to almost any dish!

 

 

1

 

can (15-16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

 

1 cup 

 

cooked rice

 

1

 

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

 

2 Tbs 

 

salsa

 

1/4 cup 

 

sour cream

 

1/4 cup 

 

salsa

 

4

 

hamburger buns, split

 

 

 

lettuce leaves

 

 

 

 

1

Mash beans. Mix beans, rice, onion and 2 tablespoons salsa.

2

Spray 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Spoon bean mixture by 1/2 cupfuls into skillet; flatten to 1/2 inch. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until light brown. Remove patties from skillet. Cover and keep warm while cooking remaining patties.

3

Mix sour cream and 1/4 cup salsa; spread on buns. Top with burger and lettuce.

 

 

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

 

 Recipe Type

Quick & Easy,  Sandwich, Vegetarian

 

 Recipe Source

Source: Betty Crocker's Good and Easy Cookbook

 


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