DELUXE BLACK BEAN BURGER

Deluxe Black Bean Burger image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

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2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 shallots, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 egg white, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Spinach
Sliced roasted red peppers, jarred
Sliced red onion
4 multi-grain rolls
Szechuan Tomato Dressing, recipe follows
1/4 cup Szechuan sauce
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher or your hands. Add the shallots, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, hot sauce, cilantro, egg white, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into 4 patties and arrange on a platter.
In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they have a nice crust. Remove the patties to a paper towel lined platter. Assemble the sandwiches with a patty, some spinach, roasted red peppers and red onion on the multi-grain rolls. Top with a good drizzle of Szechuan Tomato Dressing and serve.
In a small bowl, add the Szechuan sauce, tomatoes and cilantro. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use as a dressing for the black bean sandwiches.