Ingredients

1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup finely crushed tortilla chips (preferably blue corn)

1/3 cup salsa plus additional for serving

1/2 cup 50% reduced-fat grated cheddar

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 scallion, white and green part, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 hamburger buns

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

4 butter lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

  1. Use a food processor or a potato masher to smash beans until chunky, leaving some partly whole. Stir in crushed chips, salsa, cheddar, egg, scallion and black pepper. Set mixture aside 10 minutes, then shape into 4 patties.

  2. Place patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place buns on a baking sheet and heat in oven until warm to the touch, 4 to 6 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan and cook until golden brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Add remaining oil, flip patties and cook until underside is golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve topped with salsa and lettuce, if desired, on buns.