Al Roker's Black Bean Burgers

BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans black beans, drained
10 medium button mushrooms, stems removed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Directions  

1. In a large non-stick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sauté the garlic and onion until cooked. Set aside.


2. In a food processor, add 1 can of the drained black beans and the mushrooms. Pulse five to six times. The mixture should be slightly chunky.


3. In a large bowl, combine the bean and mushroom mixture, cooked onions and garlic, second can of drained black beans, cumin, salt and pepper, egg, brown rice and whole wheat bread crumbs. Mix together until combined and then form into 4 burger patties.


4. Preheat the oven to 350°.


5. In a non-stick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the patties and brown them on both sides. Place the burgers in the oven and cook until the center is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.