Smoky Black Bean & Chipotle Burgers

Ingredients

• 400 g tinned black beans
• 2 tbsp chipotle paste
• 80 g breadcrumbs
• 1 red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 iceberg lettuce

Method

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the black beans, then tip into a large bowl and mash roughly with a fork, leaving some texture.

2. 2

   Finely dice the red onion and crush the garlic. Add to the beans along with the chipotle paste, cumin, smoked paprika and breadcrumbs. Mix well and season generously.

3. 3

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties and press firmly so they hold together. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the patties for 4 minutes each side until a dark crust forms.

5. 5

   Lightly toast the burger buns. Serve the patties in the buns with shredded iceberg lettuce and your favourite condiments.