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Black Bean Rice Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons salsa, plus
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1 oz. slices)
4 hamburger buns, split
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mash beans with a fork; add the rice, onion, egg, and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well.
2. Season if needed with salt and pepper.
3. Drop by 1/2 cupfuls into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray.
4. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until firm and browned.
5. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa; on bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, burger, sour cream mixture and slice of cheese; cover with top bun.
By RecipeOfHealth.com