Crispy Black Bean Burgers

Equipment

• Food processor
• Oven
• Baking sheet
• Skillet

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 scallions, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed coarse (½ cup)
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1. Line rimmed baking sheet with triple layer of paper towels and spread beans over towels. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the eggs and flour in a large bowl until a uniform paste forms. Stir in the scallions, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and hot sauce if using.
2. 2Process the tortilla chips in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the black beans and pulse until they're roughly broken down, about 5 pulses.
3. 3Fold the bean mixture into the egg paste and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Chilling helps the patties hold their shape during cooking.
4. 4Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and arrange a rack in the middle position. Divide the chilled bean mixture into 6 equal portions. Firmly pack each portion into a tight ball, then flatten it into a 3½-inch-diameter patty.
5. 5Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place 3 patties in the skillet and cook until the bottoms are well browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
6. 6Flip the patties, add 2 teaspoons of oil, and cook the second side until well browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.
7. 7Transfer the cooked burgers to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining 3 patties and 4 teaspoons of oil, then serve on hamburger buns.

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