Recipe: Grilled Black Bean Patties

Grilled Black Bean Patties
From: The American Institute for Cancer Research

2 tsp. canola or vegetable oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 scallions, including greens, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 cups cooked or canned black beans, drained
1 cup cooked medium-grain brown rice
6 pita pockets or burger buns
Salsa (optional), for garnish
Sauteed Vidalia onions (optional)

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, swirling the pan to coat the bottom. Add the onion, scallions, garlic, orange zest, cumin, coriander, and cilantro. Turn the heat down to medium-low and saute, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and the beans, and continue cooking until the mixture is dry, and the beans mash easily, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Heat a charcoal, gas or stovetop grill. Transfer the bean mixture to a small mixing bowl, and add the rice, using your hands to blend it in with the beans. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Grill each patty over hot coals or on a stovetop grill until lightly browned on both sides, about 10 minutes altogether. Serve in pita or buns garnished with salsa and/or sauteed Vidalia onions.

Each of the four servings contains 262 calories and 4 grams of fat.