How to Make a Black Bean Burger with Fresh Salsa

David's Recipes - Instead of serving ordinary burgers, why not serve something a little more exciting at your next summer barbecue. In this video, David Venable shows you how to make a Black Bean Burger topped with fresh salsa. This is a fun take on a burger and one that vegetarians can enjoy too! For more of David’s recipes: http://qvc.co/XzmmsJ


Whether you are hosting vegetarian guests or you are craving a different kind of sandwich you are going to love my Black Bean Veggie Burger. Take the time to refrigerate the mixture before and after you form your patties. Breadcrumbs help veggie burgers keep their shape but they do need some time to absorb some of the moisture from the mix. I like to double the salsa recipe when I make these burgers so I can serve the extra with some chips. Now if you are hosting a larger party you may also want to make my recipe for Tomatillo Guacamole.
Black Bean Burger with Fresh Salsa
Ingredients:
Burger:
1 (19-oz) can black beans, well drained
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp light chili powder
1/4 tsp dry ground oregano
1 large egg
1/4 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp vegetable oil, for cooking
Hamburger buns (optional, for serving)
Lettuce (optional, for serving)

Salsa:
1/8 red onion, peeled
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chunked
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, quartered
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Preparation:

To prepare the burger, pour half of the beans and 1/2 cup of rice into a medium-size bowl and set aside. Place the remaining beans and rice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and egg into a food processor. Pulse 6 times and then process until well combined.

Scoop the mixture into the bowl that has the reserved black beans and rice. Add the green pepper, onion, and breadcrumbs and mix with a spatula until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator, form 5 patties, place them onto a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the salsa. Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse 4–5 times, or until the desired consistency.

Add the vegetable oil to a large sauté pan, add the burgers, and cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes on each side. Place the burgers on buns and add lettuce, if desired. Top the black bean burgers with salsa.