Black-Bean Bliss

I love trying new recipes...that actually turn out. And that my husband will eat.

This one totally rocks! It's also extremely easy and done in about 20 minutes.

Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed

1/4 cup fined chopped onion

1/3 cup whole kernel corn

1/4 cup thick and chunky salsa

1 garlic clove, pressed

2 TB snipped fresh cilantro or parsley

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1. Mash beans in bowl. Finely chop onion. Add onion, corn, salsa, pressed garlic, cilantro, salt and black pepper to beans; mix well. Add bread crumbs and egg whites to bean mixture; mix well. Form bean mixture into four round patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

2. Heat 12 in skillet over medium heat until hot. Lightly spray pan with nonstick cooking spray; cook patties 66-8 minutes until lightly browned, turning once.

3. Place burgers on buns; serve with toppings if desired.

I personally melted some cheddar cheese on top and added avocado. For tastier whole wheat buns, toast with butter before adding burger and toppings.

These are delicious, original, healthy and quick to make!

Oh, and I added some home-done french fries to boot. Needless to say, we're adding this to the family favorites list :)