Bean Beef Burgers

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup bulgur
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
• Spinach leaves, sliced red onion and tomato

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in bulgur. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. In a food
processor, combine the beans, onions, mustard and garlic. Cover and
pulse until blended. Stir in salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bulgur and bean mixture. Crumble
beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.

In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in oil in batches for 4-5
minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and
juices run clear. Serve on buns with spinach, onion and tomato.