jamaican burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 habanero pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1/4 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 1/4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
• 6 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 17 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add onions and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes. mix in the habanero pepper and continue cooking until tender. remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. pour in the beans, rice and bread crumbs. season with ginger, salt, allspice and nutmeg. mix thoroughly using your hands. form into 6 patties.
• heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (you can use the same one). fry the patties until golden on each side, about 10 minutes total. serve on buns with your favorite toppings.