Black Bean Burgers

Makes 4 sandwiches

15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 onion, chopped

1 egg, beaten

1/2 c. dry bread crumbs

1 t. garlic salt

1 t. cayenne pepper

4 whole-wheat buns, split

Garnish: sliced tomatoes, Swiss cheese slices

Place black beans and onion in a food processor; process to a mashed consistency. Transfer to a bowl; mix in egg, bread crumbs and seasonings. Form into 4 burgers; cook on a grill or in a skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden. Serve on buns; garnish as desired.

For a speedy side with Tex-Mex flair, dress up a 16-ounce can of refried beans...it’s easy! Sauté 2 seeded and diced pickled jalapeños, 2 chopped cloves garlic and 1/4 cup chopped onion in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings. Add beans, heat through and stir in 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.