Southwestern Black-Bean Burgers

By cserumga

Calories 210 Total Fat 3g Saturated Fat 0 Cholesterol 0 Sodium 715mg Total Carbohydrate 42g Dietary Fiber -- Sugars -- Protein 13g Calcium --

Ingredients

• 1 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoon(s) light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup(s) packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) plain dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup(s) loosely packed sliced lettuce
• 4 (4-inch diameter) mini whole-wheat pitas, warmed
• 1/2 cup(s) mild salsa

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 6mins
Adapted from goodhousekeeping.com

Preparation

Step 1

•In large bowl, with potato masher or fork, mash beans with mayonnaise until almost smooth (some lumps of beans should remain). Stir in cilantro, bread crumbs, cumin, and pepper sauce until combined. With lightly floured hands, shape bean mixture into four 3-inch round patties. Spray both sides of each patty lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
•Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties, sprayed side up, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. With pancake turner, turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through.
•Arrange lettuce on pitas; top with burgers then salsa.


Read more: Southwestern Black-Bean Burgers - Good Housekeeping