California Black Bean Burgers

By jsmithflex

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans with cumin and chili spices, undrained
• 1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso® chopped green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup Progresso® plain dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil
• 5 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
• 3 tablespoons Old El Paso® chunky-style salsa

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1 Place beans in food processor or blender. Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor. Mix beans, chilies, bread crumbs and egg in medium bowl. Shape mixture into 5 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.
2 Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
3 Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, patties, salsa and top halves of buns.