Southwestern Bean Patties

These are WONDERFUL! Low fat and full of fiber. I love quacamole so I used it on the burger but you could totally do mustard and ketchup if that's your thing. Pan fry them as they'd never be able to withstand the grill.

Southwestern Bean Patties

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup cornmeal
6 hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup guacamole
1/2 cup salsa

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. In a bowl, combine the refried beans, bread crumbs, chilies, cilantro, cumin, pepper and onion mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties; coat in cornmeal.
In the same skillet, cook patties in batches in remaining oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Place patties on bun bottoms (save bun tops for another use). Top each with 4 teaspoons of guacamole and 4 teaspoons of salsa. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 312 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 801 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 fat.