Black Bean Cactus Burgers Recipe

Name: Black Bean Cactus Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small nopales leafu00b0; 1 jalapeno pepper; 1 medium tomato; 3 chipotle peppers; 1 small onion; One 16 ounce can black beans; One 8 ounce can corn kernels; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Juice of one lime; 2 egg yolks; 4-6 slices dark wheat bread; Garnish: Fresh tomato and avocado; u00b0 Available in some supermarkets and South American specialty stores

Servings: persons

1 small nopales leafu00b0
1 jalapeno pepper
1 medium tomato
3 chipotle peppers
1 small onion
One 16 ounce can black beans
One 8 ounce can corn kernels
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of one lime
2 egg yolks
4-6 slices dark wheat bread
Garnish: Fresh tomato and avocado
u00b0 Available in some supermarkets and South American specialty stores

1
Prepare the nopales leaf according to the Technique for Preparing Nopales
2
Dice the first five ingredients. If you prefer a less spicy burger, discard the jalapeno seeds. Set the diced vegetables aside in a medium bowl.
3
In a seperate large bowl, empty the can of black beans. Mash with a fork until the beans form a thick paste. Drain the corn and add to the beans, along with the diced vegetables, egg yolks and lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
4
In a food processor, reduce the bread to fine crumbs. Add gradually to the bean mixture, stirring thoroughly, until it starts to form solid clumps.
5
Form the mixture into patties three to four inches in diameter, squeezing tightly.
6
Cook thoroughly on a sheet of tin foil on a grill, or pan fry in a large greased skillet over medium high heat. Cook 8-10 minutes, turning once during cooking.
7
Serve on hamburger or kaiser rolls, garnished with fresh tomato and avocado slices.

119

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small nopales leafu00b0, 1 jalapeno pepper, 1 medium tomato, 3 chipotle peppers, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Cactus Burgers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean Cactus Burgers

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