Tex-Mex Black Bean Burger

Just in time for grilling season comes this spicy recipe for Tex-Mex burgers. Once they are coooked, serve them with shredded lettuce and tomato-lime topping. mmmmmmm - good!!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup diced tomato
• 1⁄2 cup  diced cucumber
• 2  green onions, sliced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper

• INGREDIENTS FOR BURGERS

• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup  cooked corn
• 1⁄2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
•  salt and pepper

• GARNISHES

• 1⁄2 cup  guacamole (optional)
• 1  cup  shredded lettuce

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients; set aside.
2. Heat grill on medium. In a large bowl, combine all burger ingredients , mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
3. Divide mixture evenly into four and make patties 1- 1 1/2 inches thick. Grill burgers 5-7 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 170°F.
4. Spread some guacamole, if using, half of each bun , top with shredded lettuce, burger and a few spoonfuls of tomato topping mixture.