Black bean chili burgers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cup-Water
½cupQuinoa; rinsed
2cupsBlack bean flakes Boiling water
2teaspoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
½cupFresh cilantro, chopped
2Green onions; chopped
½cupRed bell pepper, chopped
½cupPlain bread crumbs
¾teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
2cupsLettuce; shredded
1cupGrated lo-fat cheddar cheese OR cheddar-style soy cheese
½cupNonfat sour cream
1cupBottled salsa
Avocado; diced
Ripe olives, sliced
Green onions; chopped

Directions

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Place black bean flakes in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Combine ½ cup cooked quinoa with black beans, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, green onions, red bell pepper, bread crumbs and salt. Mix well. Lightly flour hands and divide mixture into six equal balls.

Flatten each ball into a ¼-inch-thick cake.

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook each bean cake about 2 minutes each side. Serve topped with lettuce, cheese, nonfat sour cream, salsa and other garnishes, as desired.

Calories per serving: 168 Grams of fat: 3 Percent fat calories: 16 Cholesterol: 0 mg Grams of fiber: 5⅕ Source: Delicious! magazine - May/June 1993 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias