Southwest Black-bean Burgers With Chipotle Mayonnaise

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 15 ounces can black beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup diced poblano pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
• 1/3 cup instant masa harina flour (needs to be the instant variety)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon canned chipotle pepper, minced

Recipe

• 1 make the chipotle mayonnaise by whisking together the mayonnaise and peppers until well-combined. refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 2 rinse beans, drain well and dry between two layers of paper towels. mash with a fork until crumbly but not smooth.
• 3 heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the onion, poblano pepper and garlic until vegetables are soft and beginning to brown. remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. once cooled, place in a food processor with the cilantro and process until mixture is finely chopped.
• 4 add the vegetable-cilantro mixture to the black beans, then add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well-combined. form into four patties. heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet and fry the patties over medium heat until crisp and browned on each side.
• 5 serve with chipotle mayonnaise on the side. these also freeze well; wrap each patty separately after forming (do not fry) and stack in a freezer bag.