Black Bean Burgers – ATK

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  • 60 OZ canned black beans (rinsed)
  • 4 LG eggs
  • 4 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 8 scallions (minced)
  • ½ MED red bell pepper (minced)
  • 6 TBS fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 6 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2½ TSP ground cumin
  • 1 TSP hot sauce (optional)
  • 2½ TSP ground coriander
  • ¾ TSP salt
  • ½ TSP pepper
  • 2 OZ (1 C) tortilla chips (crushed coarse)
  • 8 TSP vegetable oil
  • 8 hamburger buns

NOTE: The black bean mixture needs to be refrigerated for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours prior to cooking. When forming the patties, it is important to pack them firmly together.

  1. Line rimmed baking sheet with triple layer of paper towels and spread beans over towels. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs and flour together in large bowl until uniform paste forms. Stir in scallions, cilantro, garlic, bell pepper, cumin, hot sauce (if using), coriander, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Process tortilla chips in 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 8 equal portions. Firmly pack each portion into tight ball, then flatten to 3½” diameter patty (use a burger press instead if available). Patties can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap, placed in a zipper-lock bag, and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Thaw patties before cooking.
  5. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place 4 patties in skillet and cook until bottoms are well browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip patties, add 2 teaspoons oil, and cook second side until well browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature is at least 145°. Transfer burgers to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and place in oven preheated to 200° to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 4 patties and 4 teaspoons oil.
  6. Alternatively you can use a griddle preheated to 400° and greased, and cook for 4 minutes per side. Cook until the internal temperature is at least 145°.
  7. Transfer burgers to buns and serve warm.

Yields 8 servings.