Salsa Bean Burgers Recipe

By klgettins

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1 cup salsa, divided
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, mash beans. Mix in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup salsa, egg, cilantro and garlic. Shape bean mixture into four patties; refrigerate 30 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook burgers 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with remaining salsa.
Yield: 4 servings.