Black Bean Rice Burgers

Description: Make and share this Black Bean Rice Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons salsa, plus
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices reduced-fat cheddar cheese (1 oz. slices)
• 4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mash beans with a fork; add the rice, onion, egg, and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well.
2. Season if needed with salt and pepper.
3. Drop by 1/2 cupfuls into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray.
4. Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until firm and browned.
5. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and remaining salsa; on bottom bun, place a lettuce leaf, burger, sour cream mixture and slice of cheese; cover with top bun.