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-me printicon="false" title="print" target=".recipe" do_not_print=".rOptions, .recipe-topic, .socialShare, .likeCount, .breadcrumbs, .rMoreImg, .recipeBottom, .rSlideshow, .nutritionBox"] TAGS: Black Beans, Cilantro, Heart Healthy, Rice, Sandwich, Whole Wheat Bread Related Recipes Raspberry Avocado Smoothie Red Devil Turmeric Tonic Vegan Cauliflower Fettuccine Alfredo Avocado Melon Breakfast Smoothie Banana Cocoa Tofu Smoothie The Beet Is On Sautéed Spinach, Mushroom + Chickpea Bowl