Zesty Black Bean And Rice Burgers

   Zesty Black Bean And Rice Burgers
           

                 
Give these meatless burgers a try, they have tons of fiber, are low in fat and an ice change from ground beef or turkey burgers.
You will be surprised at the great flavour.


Let begin.


Ingredients:


1. 1 cup of cooked instant rice,


2. 1/4 cup of chopped onions,


3. 2 tablespoons salsa,


4. 1_15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed,



5. 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro,



6. 4 whole wheat hamburger buns.



Directions:


1. Mash beans with food processor or fork or potato masher, mix in rice, onion, cilantro and salsa.




2. Spray large non_stick skillet with cooking spray, heat to medium _high heat.



3. Use 1/2 cup mixture for each patty, flatten onto skillet, cook 4_5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.



4. Serve with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, slice avocado, suggested side dishes: tossed salsa with your favorite veggies and low fat  south western ranch dressing.

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