Black Bean Burgers

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into patties.

  4. 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.

  5. Place each cooked patty on a toasted brioche bun. Top with chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, and pickled red onions. Serve hot.


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