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Homemade Black Bean Burgers

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Ingredients

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Homemade Black Bean Burgers

2 cans cooked black beansdrained and rinsed

⅓ cup yellow oniongrated

2 cloves garlicminced

2 Chipotle Peppers in Adobodiced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 egg

1 cup panko bread crumbs

½ cup walnuts

Extra virgin olive oilfor brushing

Instructions

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Instructions

Start by grating half an onion on a box grater and placing it in a mesh sieve. Sprinkle the grated onion with half a teaspoon of salt and set aside. The salt will help draw out some of the liquid.

Pull out your food processor and blitz the walnuts. You want a crumbly texture- not walnut butter. It should take 30 seconds to one minute.

Add the chipotle chilies, black beans, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and spice mixture to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is sticky with some whole beans remaining.

Next, transfer the mixture from the food processor into a large bowl. Add the soaked and grated onion, panko bread crumbs, and eggs and mix together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.

Divide the black bean burger mixture into six equal portions to ensure consistent-sized patties. This will help them cook evenly.

With the Burger Mold

Lightly brush the inside of the burger mold with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking. Press a portion of the black bean mixture firmly into the mold, forming a patty shape. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture until all the patties are formed. The mold came with perfectly round pieces of parchment paper, making it easy to handle the patties.

Forming by hand

Use slightly wet hands: Before you begin shaping the patties, dampen your hands with warm water.

Press firmly and compactly: When shaping each patty, firmly press the mixture together to ensure it holds its shape. Compact the mix tightly to prevent the patties from falling apart during cooking.

Flatten and smooth the edges: Once you've formed a ball with the mixture, gently flatten it into a patty shape using your palms. Smooth out the edges and any cracks or imperfections, ensuring a uniform thickness throughout.

Cook Patties

Once all the patties are shaped, preheat the large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the patties with a little extra virgin olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking.

Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and heated through.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Beans Thoroughly 💧
Pat cooked black beans completely dry with paper towels before mashing to prevent soggy burgers and ensure proper binding with the panko and egg.
Toast Walnuts for Depth 🌰
Lightly toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before chopping to intensify their nutty flavor and add crucial textural complexity that mimics a meat burger.
Chill Patties Before Cooking ❄️
Refrigerate formed burger patties for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours) to help them hold together during cooking and prevent falling apart on the grill or skillet.
Build Umami with Chipotle Reduction 🔥
Finely mince chipotle peppers and reduce their adobo sauce by half before mixing in to concentrate smoky, spicy depth without excess moisture that weakens the burger structure.
Use a Cast-Iron Pan for Perfect Crust 🍳
Cook burgers in a preheated cast-iron skillet with minimal oil to develop a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the interior tender and moist.