Spicy Black Bean Burgers (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 cans Black beans
• 1 cup Cooked brown rice
• 1/2 Red onion
• 1/2 Bell pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns
• Toppings

Instructions

1. 1Open the 2 cans of black beans. Pour the beans into a colander, drain them, and rinse them under cool water. Place one can of the rinsed black beans into a medium bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the remaining whole rinsed black beans to the bowl with the mashed beans.
2. 2Add the 1 cup of cooked brown rice, the 1/2 red onion (finely diced), the 1/2 bell pepper (finely diced), and the 2 cloves of garlic (minced) to the bowl with the black beans.
3. 3Add the 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped), 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the bowl. Mix everything together with your hands or a sturdy spoon until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.
4. 4Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 3/4-inch thick. If the mixture feels too wet, add a few more breadcrumbs, one tablespoon at a time, until it's easier to handle.
5. 5Pour the 2 tbsp olive oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium heat (around 350°F or 175°C) until the oil shimmers.
6. 6Carefully place the 4 patties into the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, until golden brown and slightly crispy. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side, until they are browned and heated through.
7. 7While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the 4 burger buns. Once the patties are done, place them on the toasted burger buns and add your favorite toppings.

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