Healthified Rice and Bean Burgers

 

1

can (15 oz) Progresso® red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2

cup finely chopped onion

1/4

cup finely chopped celery

1/4

cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs*

2

tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

1

clove garlic, minced

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon black pepper

3/4

cup cooked brown rice

4

whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted

2

tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

Fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, and/or red onion slices (optional)

• 1 In a medium bowl, coarsely mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in onion, celery, bread crumbs, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in rice.
• 2 Shape the bean mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• 3 Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan or skillet. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through, turning patties once.
• 4 Serve burgers on buns with mayonnaise, and, if desired, spinach, tomato, and/or red onion.
• 5 *TIP: To make 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs, place 1/2 slice of whole wheat bread in a blender or food processor and blend or process into coarse crumbs.