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.