Black Bean Burgers

By doroalry

Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, rinsed
• 3 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup pearled farro
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil, for sautéing
• 8 toasted buns

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 130mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups of water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the grains are al dente, 15 minutes.

In a small skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook over moderate heat until softened. Add the crushed red pepper and garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes.

In a food processor, pulse all but 1/2 cup of the beans to a chunky puree; transfer to a bowl. Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of beans, the farro, the onion mixture, eggs, bread crumbs, basil, cilantro, pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375. Place patties on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.