Southwestern Black-Bean Burgers

Name: Southwestern Black-Bean Burgers
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can black beans; 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise; 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tbsp. plain dried bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. Hot pepper sauce; Nonstick cooking spray; 1 c. loosely packed sliced lettuce; 4 mini whole-wheat pitas; 1/2 c. mild salsa

Published: Jun 25, 2007

Yields:

Cook Time:

6 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

210

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For an even easier weeknight meal, make a double batch, and freeze uncooked burgers. Defrost 10 minutes, then cook until heated through, about 12 minutes, turning once. To make a fast meal with our Warm Caesar Potato Salad, start cooking the potatoes first, then concentrate on the burgers.

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Ingredients

1 can black beans
2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp. plain dried bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. Hot pepper sauce
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup loosely packed sliced lettuce
4 mini whole-wheat pitas
1/2 cup mild salsa

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, with potato masher or fork, mash beans with mayonnaise until almost smooth (some lumps of beans should remain). Stir in cilantro, bread crumbs, cumin, and pepper sauce until combined. With lightly floured hands, shape bean mixture into four 3-inch round patties. Spray both sides of each patty lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Step 2Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties, sprayed side up, and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. With pancake turner, turn patties over, and cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through.
3. Step 3Arrange lettuce on pitas; top with burgers then salsa.