Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 15.5 cups Low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water)
• 1 piece(s) Egg
• 1/4 cup Cooked brown rice
• 2 stalks Scallions (green and white minced)
• 2 tsp Chopped fresh cilantro or basil leaves or a combination
• 1 piece(s) Garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano or basil
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 4 piece(s) Whole-wheat buns

Instructions

1. Add beans to a bowl and mash with a fork until chunky. Add the egg and mix well.
2. Add precooked rice, scallions, garlic and oregano, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each portion into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
4. Place a large skillet on the stove on high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil. Add burgers and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned on both sides and heated throughout. Place on a whole wheat bun.

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