| Black Bean Burgers
Black Bean Burgers by Stephanie
These black bean veggie burgers from Jamaica are spicy and delicious.
Yield 4 burgers
Time 20 minutes
Tools
large frying pan
wooden spoon
food processor
large bowl
frying pan
spatula
Ingredients
2 T olive or vegetable oil
1½ c onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T fresh ginger, minced
½ t allspice
½ t nutmeg
1½ c black beans, cooked or canned
1½ c cooked rice
½ habanero pepper or 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (seeds optional)
1 c bread crumbs
1 t salt
black pepper
Directions Heat 1 T of oil and sauté the onions, stirring occasionally, until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg and sauté for two more minutes.
Pour into food processor along with beans, rice, and peppers. Pulse repeatedly, until mixture is chopped, not puréed.
Transfer to bowl, add remaining ingredients, and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Shape into four patties, adding more bread crumbs if necessary.
Fry in 1 T oil over medium heat until crust forms, about 4 minutes per side.
Notes Adapted from Didi Emmons' Vegetarian Planet, in which they are called Jamaican Burgers. |