Low Fat Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Cranrerry Ginger Relish Recipe

Ingredients

30 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

-- , (up to 2)

1/3 cup flour, divided

6 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (up to 1/2)

1 egg white, beaten

1/4 cup bread crumbs (up to 1/3)

nonstick cooking spray

6 hamburger buns

--cranberry-ginger relish--

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard

Method

1.In large bowl, combine beans, onion, parsley, garlic, jalapeno peppers, 1/3 cup flour, coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper; mix in egg white.

Coarsely mash mixture into a thick chunky paste, or process in food processor, using pulse technique.

Mix in bread crumbs, if necessary, to make firm mixture; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours for flavors to blend.

2.Form bean mixture into six parties, lightly coating with flour.

Spray large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat until hot.

Cook patties until browned, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.

Serve on hamburger buns with Cranberry- Ginger Relish.

Cranberry-Ginger Relish In small saucepan over high heat, combine all ingredients.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes.

Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Makes 1 cup relish.

Per serving: About 344 cal, 18 g pro, 63 g car, 4 g fat, 10% cal from fat, 0 mg chol, 779 mg sod 5 g fiber.

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