Tex-Mex Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING

• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR BURGERS

• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup cooked corn
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt and pepper

GARNISHES

• 1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients; set aside.

2. 2

   Heat grill on medium. In a large bowl, combine all burger ingredients , mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

3. 3

   Divide mixture evenly into four and make patties 1- 1 1/2 inches thick. Grill burgers 5-7 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 170°F.

4. 4

   Spread some guacamole, if using, half of each bun , top with shredded lettuce, burger and a few spoonfuls of tomato topping mixture.