Smoky Black Bean Burgers
Cesar Zapata [1]
Ingredients
- For the black bean burger:
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, divided
4 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, chopped
1 medium shallot, chopped
6 pickled jalapeño peppers, sliced
2 tablespoons house barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ancho powder or chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup oats
1/3 cup cooked white long-grain rice
1 large egg white
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
- For the rajas:
1 pound poblano peppers
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the corn relish:
1/4 cup shucked roasted corn
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking of burgers
Black pepper, to taste
4-6 brioche or potato buns
8 slices pepper jack cheese
Directions
For the black bean burger:
- Set aside 1/2 cup black beans.
- In a food processor, pulse remaining black beans, mushrooms, shallots, jalapeño peppers, barbecue sauce, tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, ancho or chile powder, and cumin until a chunky purée forms.
- Transfer purée to a medium bowl and mix in oats, rice, egg white, and reserved beans; season with salt and pepper.
- Form mixture into patties about 1/2-inch thick; cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Heat a pan to medium-high; add a touch of olive oil and sear patties on both sides until crisp.
For the rajas:
- Preheat oven to 450°F, or heat a broiler or charcoal grill to medium-high, or gas grill to high.
- For the oven or broiler, mix peppers, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; place on a rimmed baking sheet. For a grill, oil grill grate and place peppers directly atop.
- Roast 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 15 minutes. Peel peppers and slice in half; discard seeds and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch strips.
For the corn relish:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and season with black pepper.
To assemble:
- Toast buns on the grill or oven. Place patty on bun and top with cheese, roasted rajas, and corn relish. Serve with extra barbecue sauce.
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 4-6 servings