BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH GARDEN SALSA

Serves: 4

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup (125 mL) fine dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped red onion

1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) oregano, crumbled 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cumin 1 egg, lightly beaten

Oil

4 hamburger buns Garden salsa (recipe, below)

1. Coarsely mash beans with a potato masher; some pieces of bean should remain intact. Stir in next 7 ingredients ( bread crumbs through egg). Shape mixture into 4 patties. Brush with oil.

2. Place patties on a grill topper. Grill over medium heat on natural gas barbecue for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve in buns with garden salsa.

GARDEN SALSA

Makes about: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL)

2/3 cup (160 mL) chopped seeded English cucumber 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped red onion

1 tbsp (15 mL) honey

1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dill weed

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground pepper Dash cayenne pepper

1. Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.