Source: American Diabetes Association

Prep Time:  15 mins

Cook Time:  30 mins

Serves: 9 servings(1 burger)

Ingredients:

½ cup quinoa

1 cup water

2 (15oz.) cans black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 large egg

¾ cup salsa (divided use)

¼ cup cornmeal

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cumin

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

9 lettuce leaves

1 large avocado (sliced into 9 slices)

Instructions:

1. Cook dried quinoa in water according to package directions.
2. Puree 1 can black beans, 1/4 cup salsa and egg in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Pour cooked quinoa in a medium bowl; add pureed beans, remaining 1 can black beans, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper and mix together until well blended.
4. Form bean mixture into nine, 1/2-inch thick patties.
5. Coat a large skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add black bean patties and grill about 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly brown.
6. Serve each black bean burger in lettuce wrap topped with 1 Tbsp. salsa and an avocado slice

Nutrition Facts:

Serving:1