Black Bean Rice Burgers

Name: Black Bean Rice Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 425 grams can black beans, rinsed and drained; 113 grams slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese each); 237 milliliters cooked brown rice; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 4 hamburger buns, split; 4 lettuce leaves; 59 milliliters reduced-fat sour cream; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps salsa, divided

The recipe Black Bean Rice Burgers can be made in roughly 20 minutes. For $1.32 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 435 calories, 21g of protein, and 15g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. This recipe from Taste of Home requires black beans, onion, brown rice, and cream. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large bowl, mash beans with a fork.

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Beans

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Add the rice, onion, egg and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well. Drop by 1/2 cupfuls into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until firm and browned.

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Cooking Spray

Onion

Salsa

Rice

Egg

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In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa.

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Sour Cream

Salsa

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Place a lettuce leaf, burger, sour cream mixture and slice of cheese on bun.

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Sour Cream

Cheese

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Servings:

425grams

can black beans, rinsed and drained 113grams

slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese each)237milliliters

cooked brown rice 1

egg, lightly beaten 4

hamburger buns, split 4

lettuce leaves 59milliliters

reduced-fat sour cream 1small

onion, finely chopped 2Tbsps

salsa, divided

Recommended wine: Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel

Burger works really well with Merlot, Malbec, and Zinfandel. Merlot will be perfectly adequate for a classic burger with standard toppings. Bolder toppings call for bolder wines, such as a malbec or peppery zinfandel. You could try Director's Merlot. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 21 dollars per bottle.

Director's Merlot

Our 2014 Director's Merlot offers lushness and a round, full palate. Its fragrance demonstrates red and black fruit with hints of anise and spiced wood. Juicy upon entry, the wine broadens and becomes velvety on the palate with flavors of plum, loganberry and black cherry accentuated by subtle spice notes of espresso bean and toasted vanilla. Medium tannins support the body of this wine, offering sophistication in its finish. Pairs nicely with brisket, grilled pork chops and linguine with pesto.