Quick Black Bean Burgers

1 (2 oz.) hamburger bun, torn into pieces
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 (15.25 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. grated lime rind
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten


1. Place bun in a food processor; process 4 times or until crumbs measure about 1 cup. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Combine 1 Tbsp. oil, garlic and beans in processor; pulse 8 times or until beans make a thick paste. Scrape bean mixture into bowl with breadcrumbs. Stir in rind and remaining ingredients. With moistened hands, divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions (about 1/3 cup mixture per portion), shaping each into a 3-inch patty.
3. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes or until bottom edges are browned. Carefully turn patties over; cook 3 minutes or until bottom edges are done.


Serve on a bun with hot sauce-spiked ketchup, spinach leaves, tomato, Pepperjack cheese, avocado slices or guacamole, onion or anything else you can think of!


Serves 4


(From Cooking Light's Nov. 2009 issue)
Calories: 182;  Fat. 12.3g (sat 1.3g, mono 6.7g, poly 3.6g);  Protein 6.6g;  Carbohydrate 15.6g; Fiber 4.6 g;  Cholesterol 53mg;  Iron 2mg;  Sodium 448g;  Calcium 103mg