Chipotle Bean Burgers

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   Heat olive oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

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   Add onions and salt, and cook, stirring often, 7 to 10 minutes, or until softened.

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   Add garlic, chipotle chile, cumin and oregano.

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   Cook, stirring often, 1 minute.

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   Add a third of the beans and 1/3 cup water (or bean cooking liquid), and, using potato masher or fork, mash beans.

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   When liquid is absorbed, add another third of beans and 1/3 cup liquid, and mash until mixture is chunky.

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   Stir in last third of beans, and mash lightly.

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   Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick and mostly dry.

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   Transfer beans to mixing bowl to cool, about 15 minutes.

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    Stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.

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    Taste, and add more salt if needed.

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    Spread remaining breadcrumbs on plate.

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    Using spoon, drop bean mixture by one-sixths into breadcrumbs.

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    Sprinkle tops with breadcrumbs, and form into 6 patties of equal size.

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    Place patties on clean plate.

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    Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until firm.

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    Heat remaining 1 Tbs.

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    oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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    Add patties, and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.