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Black Bean Burgers

a homemade black bean burger topped with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, romaine lettuce and pepper jack cheese
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 (13 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ small yellow onion
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup canned or frozen corn, drained
  • 4 slices Pepper jack cheese, optional
  • ½ cup chipotle mayo
  • 4 burger buns
  • Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup caramelized onions

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. On a parchment lined baking sheet spread black beans into an even layer and bake for 12-15 minutes until beans are dry.

  3. In a large skillet, set over medium, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil until glistening. Add in the onions and jalapenos and cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

  4. Add carrots, cilantro, cumin, onion, salt, paprika, chili powder, egg and breadcrumbs to a food processor along with the onion and jalapeno mixture. Blend until everything if fully combined. Add the corn and black beans and pulse until the mixture looks combined but some beans are still visible, about 8-10 times.

  5. In the same large skillet, set over medium heat, heat remaining olive oil until glistening. Wet your hands and divide the bean mixture into 4 patties about 1-inch thick and 3 inches across. Add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. During the last minute, top the burgers with cheese.

  6. Toast burger buns and spread each with 2 tablespoon chipotle mayo, top with romaine lettuce and 2 tablespoon caramelized onions. Transfer burger patty directly to prepared buns and top with the remaining bun halves. Serve immediately.