How To Make Black Bean Veggie Burger With Couscous

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Black Bean Veggie Burger With Couscous

Source:  womansday.com

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup couscous

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 can vegetarian refried beans
• 4 English muffins
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Lettuce
• Sliced avocado
• Red onion
• Tomato
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Directions:

1. Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups hot tap water, cover and let sit for 15 minutes; fluff with a fork.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add all but 1/4 cup of the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add half the carrots (about 1 cup) and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more; remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Fold in the refried beans, then 1/2 cup of the prepared couscous.
4. With wet hands, form the mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Fold the remaining carrots, onion, tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin into the couscous along with 1/4 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Serve the burgers on English muffins and top with lettuce, avocado, onions, and tomato, if desired. Serve with the couscous.
6. Serves 4, prep time:  approx 25 mins

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