Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 burger buns

Instruction

  • Place the beans, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade.
  • Pulse the machine until the ingredients are finely chopped and well-mixed.
  • Taste-test the mixture and season with additional salt if needed. Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
  • Shape the black bean mixture into 4 patties.
  • Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the oil and place it over medium heat.
  • When the skillet is hot, place the patties into it. Avoid crowding the skillet and cook them in batches if needed.
  • Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
  • Stuff the patties into buns and top with toppings of choice. Serve.