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burger topped with a chile pepper and grilled red onion slice

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Ingredients
 

  • 4 slices red onion (approximately ½ inch thick)
  • olive oil
  • 4 ounce cremini mushrooms (washed)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 15 ounce can of unsalted black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle or ancho chile powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ounces monterey jack cheese (cut in to 4 slices)
  • 7-8 ounce can of whole chiles (drained and sliced in half if desired)
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Brush onion slices with a bit of olive oil and cook in skillet until slightly charred on both sides, about 3-4 minutes a side. Lightly toast buns in skillet or in toaster oven.
    4 slices red onion, olive oil
  • While onions are cooking, combine mushrooms, garlic and drained black beans in the food processor and pulse until mixture is coarsely chopped. Do not pulverize! You want a little texture, not a paste.
    4 ounce cremini mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic, 15 ounce can of unsalted black beans
  • Add Panko, oregano, cumin, salt, chile powder and egg and pulse just until combined. Repeat: Do not pulverize! You want a little texture, not a paste. Shape into four ½ inch thick patties.
    ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon chipotle or ancho chile powder, 1 large egg
  • Lightly oil the skillet and cook the patties approximately 12 minutes, turning once. Add cheese to the top of the burgers the last two minutes, cover the pan to assist melting.
    olive oil, 2 ounces monterey jack cheese
  • Place patty on toasted bun, top with onion slice and a half chile slice (or more if desired).
    4 hamburger buns, 7-8 ounce can of whole chiles

Notes

To make them gluten free - use gluten free bread crumbs.
For Vegan/Vegetarian use your favorite egg substitute such as 2-3 tablespoons of arrowroot powder or potato starch and vegan cheese (or omit).
For an extra spicy kick, use pepper jack cheese.