12/29/2021
Ingredients
2 (15 oz.) cans Black Beans – rinsed, drained & patted dry
1 TBS Olive Oil
1 Cup Red Onion – finely diced (about 1/2 large onion)
½ heaping Cup Poblano Pepper – stemmed, seeded & finely diced (about 1 pepper) (SEE NOTE)
½ heaping Cup Red Bell Pepper – stemmed, seeded & finely chopped (½ medium pepper)
2-3 cloves Garlic – peeled & minced
1 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
3/4 tsp EACH: Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder & Ground Coriander
1/2 Cup Cashews or Walnuts - (3 ounces) (SEE NOTES)
1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 Cup Cotija or Feta Cheese – crumbled (3 ounces)
1 Large Egg + 1 Egg White - lightly beaten together
3 TBS Mayonnaise (SEE NOTES)
Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven: Adjust oven rack to center position. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add the beans and spread out evenly in a single layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until beans are dried out and most have split open. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, salutegetables: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and both peppers. Sautertirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika and ground coriander. Season with a ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large plate or bowl. (SEE NOTES) Set aside.
Pulse cashews: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the cashews until finely chopped – Do NOT over process! They should be a little bit larger in size than the breadcrumbs.
Add the veggies: Add the vegetables to the food processor along with the breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and mayonnaise. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pulse until everything is just combined.
Add beans: Add the beans and pulse a couple times to roughly chop some of the beans. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently stir until everything is well combined. You want some larger chunks of beans.
Form patties: Use an ice cream scoop or your hands to scoop up about ½ cup (about 4.3 ounces each) of the mixture. Use your hands to form into patties. You should get 8 patties. (SEE NOTES)
Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer patties to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and gently flip the patties over. Continue to bake an additional 8-10 minutes. Cheese option: Top patties with a slice of your favorite cheese during the last 3-4 minutes of baking.
Sautereat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add patties (4 at a time), and cook until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Carefully and gently flip the patties over. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the bottom is browned.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high (375 degrees). Place patties on a large sheet of greased aluminum foil. Grill for 7-8 minutes. Gently flip patties over and continue to grill for an additional 8 minutes, topping with cheese if desired
Serve: Serve patties on bun of choice and finish with your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
