Black Bean Burgers

½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 can black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
1 egg
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 whole-wheat buns
Toppings: spinach, tomatoes, cilantro-lime mayo

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-low heat. In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 can black beans, cilantro, parsley, egg, and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl, add the remaining can of black beans and the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Form into 6 patties and place on a tray in refrigerator to firm up, at least 15 minutes. When ready to cook, place on grill and cook 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve with mayo, toasted buns, and other toppings.

Cilantro-Lime mayo:
¼ cup lite mayo
¼ cup lite sour cream
½ teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro

Serves 4
"Sandra Lee"