Recipe: Black Bean Burgers

Hello Tara,

I don't know about Houston's but here's a Black Bean Burger recipe for you to try.

Betsy

Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994
From: Reggie Dwork
To: eat-lf

Black Bean Chili Burgers

1 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Quinoa -- rinsed
2 Cups Black Beans -- flakes
1 1/2 Cups Boiling Water
2 Teaspoons Chili powder
1 Teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 Cup Fresh cilantro -- chopped
2 Green onions -- chopped
1/2 c Red bell pepper -- chopped
1/2 c Bread Crumbs -- Plain
3/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp Vegetable oil
-----OPTIONAL GARNISHES-----
2 c Lettuce -- shredded
1 c Cheddar Cheese, Lowfat -- OR cheddar-style soy
1/2 c Nonfat sour cream
1 c Salsa
Avocado -- diced
Ripe olives -- sliced
Green onions -- chopped

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Place black bean flakes in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup cooked quinoa with black beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, bread crumbs and salt. Mix well. Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls. Flatten each ball into a 1/4-inch-thick cake. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook each bean cake about 2 minutes each side. Serve topped with lettuce, cheese, nonfat sour cream, salsa and other garnishes, as desired.