Name: Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For burgers:; 1 Tbsp. canola oil; 1 bell pepper, finely diced, divided; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced, divided; 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 Tbsp. choice of seasoning:; 2 large eggs; For corn salsa:; 1 bag frozen grilled corn; 1 jalapeño, finely diced; Juice of 2 small limes; To assemble:; 4 hamburger buns or 8 slider buns; Cotjia cheese

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Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Burgers

Recipe by Miranda Barnett, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Quick & Easy Meals

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Grilling & BBQ

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Fusion

A lighter take on classic burgers, this black bean burger is perfect for summer grilling. Seasoned with Mexican Street Corn Seasoning and topped with a simple corn salsa and cotija, you'll get all the notes of elote in a hearty main dish. Top your burger with any of your favorite toppings, or grill up these patties ahead of time for topping salads or veggie and grain bowls.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For burgers: 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 bell pepper, finely diced, divided 1 large yellow onion, finely diced, divided

1 tsp. Minced Garlic

2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 Tbsp. choice of seasoning:

Mexican Street Corn Seasoning

Kicked-Up Mexican Street Corn Seasoning

2 large eggs For corn salsa: 1 bag frozen grilled corn 1 jalapeño, finely diced Juice of 2 small limes To assemble: 4 hamburger buns or 8 slider buns Cotjia cheese

Directions

Step 1 Sauté pepper and onion

Step 2 In a medium pan over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add 1/2 of the bell pepper and 1/2 of the onion and sauté for 7 to 8 min. until onions are translucent and peppers are soft. Add Minced Garlic and sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 1 min. Remove from heat and reserve.

Step 3 Form burger patties

Step 4 Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, mash black beans thoroughly with a fork or potato masher, leaving only a few whole beans. Add bread crumbs, Mexican Street Corn Seasoning, eggs, and cooked pepper mixture. Mix thoroughly and form into 4 large or 8 small burger patties. Set patties on prepared sheet tray, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 min. or up to overnight.

Step 5 Make corn salsa

Step 6 In a medium bowl, combine corn, jalapeño, lime juice, and reserved uncooked pepper and onion. Mix until well-combined. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Step 7 Grill burgers

Step 8 Preheat grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Grill burgers for 4 to 5 min. per side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9 Assemble and serve

Step 10 Layer burgers on buns with corn salsa and crumbled cotija cheese.