Black Bean Burgers

Black beans and cooked rice are used as the base of these delicious burgers. Flavored with scallions, garlic, and spices, these are sure to please the whole family.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.99/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Pescatarian
• Low-Sugar
• High-Fiber

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• fry
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans (low-sodium, drained and rinsed with cold water)
• 1 egg (large)
• 0.5 cup brown rice (cooked)
• 2 scallions (green and white, minced)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 whole-wheat buns

Instructions

1. Add black beans to a bowl and mash with a fork until chunky.
2. Add the egg and mix well.
3. Add brown rice, scallions, garlic and dried oregano, salt and black pepper and mix until well combined.
4. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each portion into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
5. Place a large skillet on the stove on high heat.
6. When the skillet is hot, add vegetable oil.
7. Add burgers and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned on both sides and heated throughout.
8. Place on a whole-wheat bun.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 277
• Protein: 12.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.7 g
• Fat: 5.7 g
• Fiber: 9.7 g
• Sodium: 538 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
• Sugar: 1.2 g
• Cholesterol: 51 mg