Black Bean Burgers/Patties
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (reserve a bit of the liquid)
  • ½ red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten ( you can use aquafaba in place of egg)
  • Handful of cilantro
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper, or to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread black beans in a single layer on a foil lined pan. Roast in oven for about 20 min. Remove and let cool.
  2. Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher. Even though I have a potato masher, I find the fork is easier to use (and clean later)
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook, until softened, about 5 min. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. In a bowl mix the beans, onion pepper garlic mix, the sauces and spices. Combine well.
  5. Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and taste to check seasoning. Add in the beaten egg / or aquafaba and any cheese if you like. Mix thoroughly.
  6. Make patties. Coat with leftover bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cold patties are easier to fry. Also it gives breadcrumbs time to absorb excess moisture.
  7. Shallow fry in a little oil over medium heat.
  8. Serve with favorite toppings on your favorite bread/buns.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2012/02/16/black-bean-burgerspatties/