Grilled Bean Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Serving: 8 persons

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 medium carrot, shredded

• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1 can (425g) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 can (425g) black beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

• 8 lettuce leaves

• 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in carrot and spices; cook and stir until carrot is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, mash pinto and black beans using a potato masher. Stir in mustard, soy sauce, ketchup and carrot mixture. Add oats, mixing well. Shape into eight 3-1/2-in. patties.

Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Grill, covered, until lightly browned and heated through, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with lettuce and salsa of your choice.