Southwest Black Bean Burger With Jicama Slaw

Serves 4

Jicama slaw
2 cups finely shredded jicama
1/2 cup finely shredded red onion
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 scallions, chopped fine
Salt to taste

In a bowl, mix together all ingredients. Toss well and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Southwest black bean burger
One 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon green Tabasco
4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Using a fork, mash beans in a bowl. Mix in onion, breadcrumbs, coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt, cilantro, and Tabasco. Using moistened hands, shape bean mixture into two 4-inch-diameter patties.

Preheat broiler. Brush with oil. Grill burgers until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of buns. Spoon a scoop of slaw over each patty. Cover with bun tops.

TD&N Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 358; Total Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 1,043 mg; Carbohydrates: 72 g; Fiber: 11 g; Protein: 12 g

— Photo by Gary Dolgoff for Today’s Diet & Nutrition