Veggie Black Bean Burger Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (15 oz.) cans Black Beans (– rinsed, drained & patted dry)
• 1 TBS Olive Oil
• 1 Cup Red Onion (– finely diced (about 1/2 large onion))
• 1/2 heaping Cup Poblano Pepper (– stemmed, seeded & finely diced (about 1 pepper) (SEE NOTE))
• 1/2 heaping Cup Red Bell Pepper (– stemmed, seeded & finely chopped (1/2 medium pepper))
• 2-3 cloves Garlic (– peeled & minced)
• 1 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
• 3/4 tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder & Ground Coriander
• 1/2 Cup Cashews or Walnuts (- (3 ounces) (SEE NOTES))
• 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 Cup Cotija Cheese (– crumbled (3 ounces) (sub: Feta Cheese))
• 1 Large Whole Egg + 1 Egg White (- lightly beaten together)
• 3 TBS Mayonnaise ((SEE NOTES))
• To Taste Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

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   Preheat Oven: Adjust oven rack to center position. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Dry Beans in Oven: Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add the beans and spread out evenly in a single layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until beans are dried out and most have split open. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

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   Saute Veggies: Meanwhile, Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and both peppers. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika and ground coriander. Season with a ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large plate or bowl. (SEE NOTES) Set aside.

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   Pulse Cashews In Food Processor: Pulse Cashew Nuts: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cashews until finely chopped – Do NOT over process! They should be a little bit larger in size than the breadcrumbs.

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   Add Sautéed Veggies to Food Processor: Add the Sautéed Veggies: Add the vegetables to the food processor along with the breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and mayonnaise. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pulse until everything is just combined.

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   Add Black Beans to Food Processor: Add the Black Beans: Add the beans and pulse a couple times to roughly chop some of the beans. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently stir until everything is well combined. You want some larger chunks of beans.

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   Shape Mixture into Burger Patties: Shape Burger Patties: Use an ice cream scoop or your hands to scoop up about ½ cup (about 4.3 ounces each) of the mixture. Use your hands to form into patties. You should get 8 patties. (SEE NOTES)

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   Bake, Saute, or Grill Burgers: Cook the Veggie Bean Burgers: You can cook the black bean veggie burgers using the oven, stovetop, or grill. Oven Cooking Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer patties to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and gently flip the patties over. Continue to bake an additional 8-10 minutes. Cheese option: Top patties with a slice of your favorite cheese during the last 3-4 minutes of baking.Stovetop Cooking Instructions: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add patties (4 at a time), and cook until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Carefully and gently flip the patties over. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the bottom is browned.Grill Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high (375 degrees). Place patties on a large sheet of greased aluminum foil. Grill for 7-8 minutes. Gently flip patties over and continue to grill for an additional 8 minutes, topping with cheese if desired

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   Serve Veggie Black Bean Burgers: Serve patties on bun of choice and finish with your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!