Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise
(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Burgers, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 jumbo egg
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 cup quick oats (use gf oats for gluten free)
- 4 whole wheat 100 calorie buns (Martin's)*
- 1 small hass avocado, sliced thin
- 3 1/2 tbsp light mayonnaise (Hellman's)
- 1 tbsp canned chipotle in adobo sauce
Directions
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Combine mayonnaise and chipotle, set aside.
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Dry the beans well after washing, extra moisture keep the burgers from sticking. In a medium bowl, mash beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
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In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, cilantro, onion, and garlic, then add oats, then eggs and spices. Then stir into mashed beans.
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Divide mixture into four patties (using slightly oiled hands helps) and place them onto a flat surface covered with wax paper. (If it’s too wet, chill the mixture 30 minutes in the refrigerator or add another tablespoon of oats)
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Freeze at least 2 hours before cooking or keep frozen until ready to cook.
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Heat a lightly sprayed skillet to medium heat and cook frozen burgers about 7 minutes on each side.
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If grilling, preheat grill over medium heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil; grill 7-8 minutes on each side or you can bake in the oven at 375° on a lightly oiled baking sheet.