Ingredients:
4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon oat bran
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped canned beets
1 teaspoon beet juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 egg whites, add more if needed ( to bind)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 slices monterey jack cheese (optional)
Directions:
Stir together barbecue sauce and molasses. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mash beans. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the barbecue mixture (reserving remaining for brushing) and remaining ingredients — rice through egg white. Form into four 6 oz patties.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium. Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue/molasses mixture. Top with Monterey Jack and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mustard on a bun which has been grilled in butter.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 30 min.