Black Bean Burger Recipe

Preparation and Assembly

1. 1

   Roasting the Poblano

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the poblano pepper on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered. Remove from the oven, place in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and chop finely.

2. 2

   Making the Burger Patty

   In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture. Add the roasted poblano, sunflower seeds, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined. Form into 4 patties.

3. 3

   Cooking the Burger Patty

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.

4. 4

   Preparing the Crispy Carrot 'Bacon'

   Using a vegetable peeler, slice the carrots into thin strips. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the carrot strips until crispy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Making the Jalapeño Aioli

   In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and finely chopped jalapeño. Adjust the spice level to taste.

6. 6

   Assembling the Burger

   Toast the burger buns if desired. On the bottom half of each bun, place a burger patty, followed by slices of tomato, red onion, alfalfa sprouts, and crispy carrot 'bacon.' Drizzle with jalapeño aioli, and top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.