Posted by: RisaG 06-27-99
* Exported from MasterCook *
California Black Bean Burgers
Recipe By :Betty Crocker's Vegetarian Cooking
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Burgers
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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BURGER MIXTURE:
1 15-ounce can black beans (with chili spices), undrained
1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
BUNS AND GARNISHES:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 hamburger buns, toasted
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/4 cups lettuce, shredded
3 tablespoons thick-and-chunky salsa
Place beans in food processor or blender.
Cover and process until slightly mashed; remove from food processor.
Mix beans, chiles, bread crumbs, and egg.
Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Coat each patty with cornmeal.
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties in oil 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until crisp and thoroughly cooked on both sides.
Spread bottom halves of buns with mayonnaise. Top with lettuce, patties, salsa, and top of buns.
Yield: 5 sandwiches