Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers
Prep Time
35 minutes, plus 60 minutes chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 scallions, minced
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground coriander
  • [q:1/4] tsp table salt
  • [q:1/4] tsp black pepper
  • 1 oz tortilla chips, crushed coarse ([q:1/2] cup)
  • [q:1/4] cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 6 hamburger buns, toasted if desired
Directions
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a triple layer of paper towels. Spread beans over towels and pat dry. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs and flour in a large bowl until uniform paste forms. Stir in scallions; cilantro; garlic; cumin; hot sauce, if using; coriander; salt; and pepper until well combined.
  3. Process tortilla chips in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add black beans and pulse until beans are roughly broken down, about 5 pulses. Transfer black bean mixture to bowl with egg mixture and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  4. Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions. Using your lightly moistened hands, firmly pack each portion into a tight ball, and then flatten to a [q:3 1/2]-inch-wide patty.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place 3 patties in skillet and cook until crisp and well browned on first side, about 5 minutes. Gently flip patties using 2 spatulas, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and cook until crisp and well browned on second side, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and remaining 3 patties. Transfer burgers to buns and serve.
Nutrition Info
726 Calories, 38 g Protein, 53 mg Cholesterol, 113 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 24 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (2 g sat), 347 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, [nutrition:4] Potassium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, [nutrition:2] Vitamin K, Calcium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin E
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