Spiced Black Bean Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans
• rinsed
• drained
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup dry breadcumbs
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup bottled chunky salsa
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• Vegetable oil
• 2 whole wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Using fork, mash beans in medium bowl.
2. Mix in onion, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons salsa, cumin and hot pepper sauce.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Using moistened hands, shape bean mixture into two 3- to 4-inch-diameter patties.
5. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
6. Brush barbecue rack with oil.
7. Grill burgers until heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
8. Grill cut sides of buns until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
9. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of buns.
10. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over each.
11. Cover with tops of buns.