Black Bean Burger with Fresh Salsa Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• Burger:
• 1 (19-oz) can black beans, well drained
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp light chili powder
• 1/4 tsp dry ground oregano
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
• Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
• Lettuce (optional, for serving)
• Salsa:
• 1/8 red onion, peeled
• 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chunked
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice