Black Bean Rice Burgers - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

In a bowl, mash beans with a fork; add the rice, onion, egg, and 2 tablespoons salsa; mix well.
Season if needed with salt and pepper.
Drop by 1/2 cupfuls into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray.
Flatten to 1/2-inch thickness; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until firm and browned.
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.