Rice and Bean Burger

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This recipe was created with flexibility in mind, and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. Adjust the quantity of the ingredients depending on what you have, the flavors you like, and the number you're serving.

Body+Soul, January/February 2010

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Olive oil
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cooked beans
1 cup cooked brown rice
Salt and pepper
Hot sauce
2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
Yogurt
Lemon juice
Shredded mint

Directions

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in cumin, cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, cook 30 seconds. Coarsely puree with beans and rice. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in breadcrumbs. Form into patties. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over
medium. Add patties, cook until heated through and browned. Serve with yogurt seasoned with
salt, pepper, lemon juice, and shredded mint.