Spiced Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Spiced Black Bean Burgers Recipe

  • 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcumbs
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup bottled chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 whole wheat hamburger buns
  1. Using fork, mash beans in medium bowl. Mix in onion, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons salsa, cumin and hot pepper sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Using moistened hands, shape bean mixture into two 3- to 4-inch-diameter patties.
  2. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush barbecue rack with oil. Grill burgers until heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Grill cut sides of buns until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of buns. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over each. Cover with tops of buns.