By: Lisa Bailey

Served over a bed of sliced avocado and brown rice, this dish makes a healthy and fat free main course.

They are also pretty  for company  when u make them in a small patty size.

Black Bean burgers

4   cans of black beans, rinsed and drained

4 large scallions chopped

1-2   jalapeno, seeded and chopped

½   teaspoons cumin

1 and ½   cup cooked brown rice (revised)

Salt and pepper

Directions for this Kosher Recipe

In a food processor pulse half the beans with scallions, jalepeno, and cumin.  In a large bowl combine bean puree with rice and remaining beans , season with salt and pepper . Form into patties   small or large (may freeze at this point)

Spray cooking sheet with pam and bake burgers in 450 degree oven 10-12 min (turning once)

Yogurt  Topping (optional)

1 cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 tablespoon lime juice

Combine all ingredients add salt and pepper to taste and serve with bean burgers