Cheesy Black Bean Burgers

Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • One 15 1/2-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup preshredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 hamburger bun

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill to high then lower to medium heat.
  2. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash with the back of a large spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, egg, cheese, bread crumbs, and garlic powder and mix until well combined.
  3. Divide the beef mixture and shape into 8 patties. Place the patties on the grill and cook until no longer pink inside and an instant-read thermometer registers at least 160°F, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Nutritional Information per Serving: 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated), 510mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 28g protein, 15% calcium, 15% iron

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