Tuna Burgers with Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• 4 1-inch thick slices crusty bread
• 1 can tuna, packed in olive oil
• 1 can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Drain tuna, reserving 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place tuna in medium bowl. Add beans, 1 cup chopped basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper.
2. With fork, mix until evenly blended and most of the beans are mashed. With hands, shape mixture into four 3-inch round patties.
3. In nonstick skillet, heat reserved olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add patties and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until golden, turning over once.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss tomatoes with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. Set aside tomato salsa.
5. Toast reserved bread slices. Serve each burger on toasted bread slice topped with tomato salsa.

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