Spicy Black Bean Burgers
adapted from Rebar Modern Food Cookbook
1 can of black beans drained
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small red onion
3 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. salt
2 chipotles in adobo
1 can green chiles drained
1/4 cup masa harina
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds finely ground
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
Heat oil in a skillet, add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and spices and continue sauteing and stirring for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In the bowl of a food processor, add black beans, rice, chiles, chipotles and the cooled onion spice mixture. Pulse to coarsely grind the mix. Turn into a large bowl and add the masa harina, pumpkin seeds and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form them into patties. Fry in a lightly oil pan or on a dry hot griddle until browned on both sides. Serve hot on a fresh bun or roll with your choice of toppings. Makes six.
Nicole! I have been on the hunt for a good veggie burger recipe. Can I tell you a secret? I've never made them at home before. 101 cookbooks has a recipe that uses chickpeas instead of black beans. Maybe that's good too. More falafaly, maybe. As you may know, I do love a hint of adobo in my food, so your recipe might be just the ticket.
ReplyDeleteThese look really good and just like real hamburgers after their cooked!
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