Black Bean Burger 1

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook taking care not to brown, until soft, fragrant, and translucent, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
Pour the beans, bread crumbs, spices, and cilantro into a larger bowl. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño mixture. Using your hands, mash and crush the beans until paste-like. Form mixture into 4 patties.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Cook burgers until outsides are crisp and lightly browned, turning once, about 5 minutes total. Serve on buns with toppings.
Makes 4 burgers.