Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

By Bostoncook

CL, 6/01

Ingredients

• Relish:
• 2/3 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh dill
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 Dash ground red pepper
• Burgers:
• 1 can black beans (15-ounce) rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 4 hamburger buns (1 1/2-ounce)
• Dill sprigs (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare relish, combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours.

2. To prepare burgers, place beans in a large bowl; partially mash with a fork. Stir in breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients (breadcrumbs through egg). Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

3. Prepare grill.

4. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until thoroughly heated. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun; top each with a patty, 1/4 cup relish, and top half of bun. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.

Notes: Really good and very easy. Did not make the relish - served with fresh guacamole and salsa.