Black
Bean Burgers
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Ingredients:
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Dash of hot sauce
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper
4 ounces Chihuahua or cheddar cheese, shredded
What to do:
Place black beans, onions, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until
just mashed together. (This can also be done by hand). Mix in cilantro and spices.
Add egg and mix. Add bread crumbs 1/3 at a time to make desired consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste. Divide black bean mixture into 4 balls. Take one ball
of bean mixture, rip off about 1/3 of it and set aside. Form a square patty with
the remaining 2/3 of the bean mixture, patting to about ½ inch thick.
Place about 1 Tbsp cheese in the center of the patty. Top with the remaining
1/3 of the bean mixture, closing the seams, so that the cheese does not escape.
Repeat the same process for all of the patties and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes
prior to grilling. Grill about 4 minutes per side. If your patties seem to fall
apart or fall through the grill grates, use a grill basket or a baking sheet
on top of the grill.
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