Meatless Black Bean Burgers
Description
Even burger fanatics who love to frequent the Golden Arches can enjoy these meatless burgers topped with Monterey Jack cheese and a tasty "bacon" and relish aioli.
Ingredients
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup bread crumbs
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1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 large eggs
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2 tablespoons hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
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2 tablespoons salt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon chili sauce
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
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6 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon vegan bacon bits
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1 tablespoon relish
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1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
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8 large hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions
1
Puree black beans in a food processor, or mash with a fork.
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Combine bread crumbs, bell peppers, onion, eggs, barbecue sauce, nutritional yeast, salt, olive oil, taco seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and chili sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add mashed beans and mix well.
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Form mixture into 8 patties. Place on greased waxed paper and let sit in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
4
Lightly grease a cast iron griddle pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add burgers and fry until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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While burgers are cooking, mix mayonnaise, vegan bacon bits, relish, vinegar, and tomato paste for aioli together in a small bowl.
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Top each burger with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with aioli sauce.