Black Bean Burgers

Step 1

For the Original recipe:

Step 4

Use just 2 tablespoons of the oil to sauté the jalapeño with the onion 3-4 minutes until softened in a large skillet (we'll use the same skillet and the rest of the oil to cook the patties later). We just want to take off the raw edge from the veggies. Add your corn to the pan and cook until no longer frozen.

Step 7

Carefully pour your sautéed vegetables into a medium mixing bowl. Add the black beans, then all of the seasonings you desire. Mix well with a clean hand, making sure to crush most of the beans. Add the egg and cheese (if using); mix well with your hand. Then add panko slowly, mixing until the mixture feels like it will hold together when pressed into patties. If it feels wet and slippery, it probably needs more panko or you need to crush the black beans more.

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For the simplified version:

Step 13

Drain the canned chiles, beans, and defrost the corn in the microwave (if you are using frozen).

Step 16

Mix together all the ingredients besides the panko.

Step 17

Add panko slowly, mixing until the mixture feels like it will hold together when pressed into patties. If it feels wet and slippery, it probably needs more panko or you need to crush the black beans more.

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FOR BOTH VERSIONS:

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Form 4 patties with your hands. Put the skillet back on heat (about medium-low) and heat up the last tablespoon of oil. Add the patties and cook 3-5 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown on both sides.

Step 25

Serve with spicy mayo (you can mix hot sauce with mayo!)