Southwest Black Bean & Rice Burgers

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SERVING SIZE:  1 patty (1/2 cup)
SERVINGS:  4
PREPARATION TIME:  10 minutes
COOKING TIME:  10 – 15 minutes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Frying pan
Large bowl
Spatula

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup leftover brown rice
1 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, diced
2 teaspoon + 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and cook for 3 -4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add corn, paprika and cumin and heat for 2 more minutes until corn is cooked.
  4. Rinse and drain black beans in a separate bowl, then mash with a fork.
  5. Combine onion, corn, spices, brown rice and mashed black beans in a large bowl and stir.
  6. Form into 4 (1 1/2 inch thick) patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat, cook patties for 2 – 3 minutes per side.
Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve on a whole wheat bun or English muffin
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocados, and shredded cheese

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
AMOUNT PER SERVING:
Calories 211
Total fat 5 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 166 mg
Total Carbohydrates 32 g
Fiber 8 g
Sugar 2 g
Includes 0 g of Added Sugars
Protein 8 g
Phosphorus 171 mg
Potassium 464 mg

Recipe submitted by Mount Mary University Dietetics Department

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