Black Bean Burgers

Prep Time: 20 Min

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) Green Valley Organic Black Beans, drained

1 red bell pepper, seeded

1 small onion, skinned and chunked

3 cloves garlic, skinned

4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 teaspoon salt, divided

2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

To serve:

Brioche hamburger buns, toasted

Sliced pepper jack cheese

Chipotle mayonnaise

Lettuce

Pickled red onions

Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels and spread black beans over the top. Let beans dry while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
In a food processor, pulse bell pepper, onion, and garlic until finely chopped. Add the dried black beans, 2 tablespoons oil, salt, chile powder, paprika, and panko. Process until blended.
Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into patties.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When oil is hot, add patties and cook 5–6 minutes on the first side, until browned and crisp. Flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side.
Place each cooked patty on a toasted brioche bun. Top with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickled red onions. Serve hot.