Black Bean and Walnut Burgers
These burgers go together in no time, but if you want to get a jump-start on cookout prep, you can make them a day ahead. Refrigerate the mixture until about an hour before youre ready to grill.
- SERVINGServings
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained well
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 3 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 3 Tbs. canned corn
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- guacamole, for garnish
- chunky salsa, for garnish
Preparation
- Purée 2 1/2 cups beans with cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper until smooth. Add rice, walnuts, onion, corn and remaining beans, and pulse 2 or 3 times to mix. (Mixture should be stiff but not dry.) Add 2 to 3 Tbs. water to moisten, if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill, if making ahead.
- Divide mixture into 8 burgers. Dredge burgers in cornmeal. Chill 30 minutes (unless mixture has been made earlier and chilled).
- Coat nonstick pan or grill with cooking spray. Cook burgers over medium heat 4 minutes. Flip, and cook 4 minutes more, or until heated through. Garnish with guacamole and salsa, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: Serves 8
- Calories: 156
- Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
- Fat Content: 5 g
- Fiber Content: 7 g
- Protein Content: 6 g
- Sodium Content: 231 mg
- Sugar Content: 2 g