Black-Bean Veggie Burger

2 cups black beans, drained

1½ cups cooked brown rice (Success boil in a bag is recommended)

⅛ toasted walnuts

¼ cup roasted red peppers

1 medium onion, diced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

3 tablespoons basil, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

5 cloves garlic, roasted

½ habanero pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

1 tablespoon cumin

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Combine first group of ingredients in a food processor and coarsely chop. Shape mixture into burgers no larger than 4 ounces each.

Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. Transfer burgers to skillet and brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per 4-ounce burger: 200 calories, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 34 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber, 250 mg sodium.