Dairy-Free Dinner Low-Fat Low-Carb Low-Sugar Lunch Vegan + Vegetarian theBlackBeanBurger Adapted from: What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Servings: 4 Love burgers but not meat? Then try this delicious black bean burger! With fragrant cilantro and subtly-flavored scallions, this recipe is sure to please vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! Ingredients 1 can (15.5 oz.) organic black beans (drained + rinsed with cold water) 1 large Pasture-Raised egg ½ cup cooked organic brown rice 2 scallions (green + white parts minced, about ¼ cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or basil leaves, or a combination!) 1 clove garlic (peeled + minced) ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or basil 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 4 whole-wheat buns *Choose organic whenever possible Nutritional Info Nutrition Info PerServing Daily% Calories 0 11% Fat (g) 0 7% Saturated Fat (g) 0 5% Carbohydrates (g) 0 12% Protein (g) 0 18% Sugars (g) 0 0% Fiber (g) 0 34% Preparation View As Slideshow Add beans to a bowl and mash with a fork until chunky. Add the egg and mix well. Add precooked rice, scallions, garlic and oregano, salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and form each portion into a patty about ¾ to 1 inch thick. 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 cooked burger on a whole-wheat bun and serve. Tip Serve with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, guacamole, salsa, low-fat cheese, or low-fat yogurt. print TAGS: Black Beans, Cilantro, Heart Healthy, Rice, Sandwich, Whole Wheat Bread Related Recipes Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic + Rosemary Raspberry Avocado Smoothie Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom + Chickpea Bowl Banana Cocoa Tofu Smoothie Classic Un-Chicken Salad Vegan Blueberry Muffins Mango Pineapple Salsa Turkey Sliders Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes + Basil