Spicy Black Bean Burgers With Chipotle Mayonnaise Food

SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise and chipotle, set aside.
• Dry the beans well after washing, extra moisture will keep the burgers from sticking.
• In a medium bowl, mash beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, cilantro, onion, and garlic, then add oats, then eggs and spices.
• Then stir into mashed beans.
• Divide mixture into four patties (using slightly oiled hands helps) and place them onto a flat surface covered with wax paper. (If it's too wet, chill the mixture 30 minutes in the refrigerator or add another tablespoon of oats)
• Freeze at least 2 hours before cooking or keep frozen until ready to cook.
• Heat a lightly sprayed skillet to medium heat and cook frozen burgers about 7 minutes on each side.
• If grilling, preheat grill over medium heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil; grill 7-8 minutes on each side or you can bake in the oven at 375° on a lightly oiled baking sheet.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SLIDERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
• Place beans in a small bow and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add egg, bread crumbs, adobo sauce, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Form into one-ounce patties - about 2 tablespoons per patty - by rolling mixture into a ball, packing together firmly, then flattening slightly.
• Add the olive oil to a large saute pan over medium heat. Working in batches so that the burgers aren't too crowded, cook one one side until browned - about 5 minutes, then carefully flip and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove patties to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
• Put slider buns sliced-side up on a cookie sheet. Add black bean patties to the bottom halves of the buns and top with cheese. Place under oven broiler until cheese has melted and buns are golden brown, about one minute (depending on your broiler - just watch carefully!)
• Remove from oven and slather chipotle mayo on the inside of the bun tops. Top burgers with red onions and pickles, sandwich with the bun top, and secure with a toothpick or skewer. Serve immediately.

SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times.
• Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper and pulse 8 times. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and pulse an additional 5 to 8 times (depending on desired texture).
• Place mixture into a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
• Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings.
• Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium. Form mixture into four equal patties. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.
• Remove patties from heat and place onto burger buns. Assemble burger with toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.

SPICY BLACK BEANS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE SPREAD -

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) and chipotle in a small bowl; set aside.
• Combine black beans slightly mashed, chopped onion, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and lime juice in a large bowl.
• Stir all the ingredients until mixture holds together and season with salt to taste.
• Serve with crackers as a dip or spread on sandwiches or pita breads cut in halves and top with shredded lettuce, sliced avocados and tomatoes. Serve within 30 minutes.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SANDWICHES WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and lime or lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with salt.
• Slightly mash the beans while stirring, until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture just holds together.
• Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) and chipotle in a small bowl.
• Slice off the top third of each pita; open them up and spread the bean mixture inside.
• Top with the chipotle mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado and tomato. Serve within 30 minutes.
• This is good warm, room temerature, or even cold.
• Note:.
• If you are sensitive to spicy foods, start with half the amount of chili powder called for and increase to taste.
• Other canned beans can stand in for the black beans; try cannellini beans, red beans or pinto beans.
• Try using plain non-fat Greek yogurt. It's so lusciously thick and creamy you'll never know it has no fat.