Southwest Turkey Patties With Beans

• 1/3 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

1. In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick oval patties.
2. In a small saucepan, heat beans and tomatoes over medium heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Keep warm.
3. Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165u0b0, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with rice and bean mixture.
4. Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined
5. ; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; return to freezer. To use, grill or broil frozen patties as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 165u0b0.

carrots, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, lean ground turkey, black beans, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, brown rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southwest-turkey-patties-with-beans/ (may not work)