Black Bean Rice Burgers

Feel like a different kind of burger? These are a great alternative. I got this recipe from my sister, Amy. Very simple and very good!  This is one of our favorite meals. I use a smaller measuring cup and we can get 6-8 burgers out of this recipe. Normally you would get 3-4 using the 1/2 cup scoop.

Black Bean Rice Burgers

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup cooked brown rice

2 Tbsp. + 1/4 cup salsa

1 small onion, finely chopped

salt and pepper to taste

lettuce and tomato

1/4 cup sour "cream"

In a mixing bowl, mash beans with fork. Add rice, onion, salt and pepper, and 2 Tbsp. of the salsa; mix well. Using a 1/4 or 1/3 cup (or 1/2 cup if you want a bigger burger) measuring cup, drop onto sprayed, preheated skillet or electric skillet. Flatten slightly. Cover. Cook on low to med-low heat for 4-5 minutes. Flip with a sprayed spatula. Can be fragile. If they fall apart just pat back into shape. (Try to avoid flipping more than once. The secret is to slow cooking to avoid having to turn too often.) Cover again. Cook until firm and brown. 

SAUCE:

In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup. sour "cream" and remaining 1/4 cup salsa. Spread generously on toasted hamburger buns, both sides. Assemble with lettuce and tomato. Enjoy!