Mushroom and Black Bean Burger

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
8 oz mushrooms finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 C cooked black beans(or one 15 ounce can drained)
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 oz soft goat cheese crumbled(optional)
4 slices stale bread processed into bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste.

Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add onion and cook stirring until golden about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, garlic and cumin and cook, stirring until the mushrooms have released their juices, about 5 minutes. Spoon the mixture intoa food processor. Add the beans and cilantro and process briefly until well combined but still chunky. Spoon into a bowl and stir in the cheese if using and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. With wet hands form into 6 burgers. Mist both sides with non stick spray. Grill the burgers until crisp and heated, about 5 minutes per side.

The recipe called for crumbled goat cheese which I didn't have so I substituted Kraft fat free cheese.

It's a little bland so they suggest putting salsa on it.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KNICKI1.