black bean burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 1/4 cup minced jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
• 1 1/3 cups plain breadcrumbs
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing mix
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 slices smoked gouda cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• blend black beans and jalapeno pepper in a food processor until the beans are completely pureed; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• mix breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, onion, eggs, cumin, chili powder, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, and ranch dressing mix into the black bean mixture until evenly combined.
• chill mixture in freezer until firm enough to shape into patties, about 1 hour.
• divide mixture into 8 portions; shape into patties.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook burgers in hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
• top burgers with smoked gouda cheese to serve.