Basmati Rice and Red Bean Burgers

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked basmati brown rice

1/4 cup vegetable broth

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup cooked red or pinto beans

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup chopped parsley

4 hamburger buns

4 butter lettuce leaves

1 large tomato, sliced

Mustard, to taste

Cook brown rice according to the package directions. 

Heat broth in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute. 

Add beans and mash really well with a potato masher. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. 

In a bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, mashed beans, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well. Form into patties. 

Cook on a nonstick skillet until golden brown on both sides or in the air fryer at 380 F for 8 minutes. 

Serve on whole-wheat buns with lettuce, tomato, and mustard.

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