Cilantro Bean Burgers

By aamundson

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons egg substitute
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cornmeal
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• Salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips, optional

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and pulse until blended. Stir in bread crumbs and egg substitute; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Shape bean mixture into two patties; sprinkle each side with cornmeal. In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve with salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips if desired. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 patty equals 177 calories, 0 cholesterol, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.,26 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 432 mg sodium, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch,