About the Recipe
These Black Bean Sliders are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers. Roasting the black beans enhances their flavor and helps create a firmer patty. The addition of sautéed poblano and chipotle sauce adds a subtle smoky heat, while ground cashews and breadcrumbs provide texture. A touch of creamy goat cheese adds richness and tang. These mini patties are perfect for parties, appetizers, or a fun and flavorful light meal.
Ingredients
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 onion
1/2 poblano
2 garlic cloves
3 tsp chipotle sauce
1/3 cup roasted cashews, ground in a food processor
1/3 cup bread crumbs or panko
1/4 cup goat cheese
2 T mayo
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven 350. Spread the drained and rinsed beans in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast 20 minutes until the skins on the beans begin to split. Let cool.
Step 2
Saute onion, poblano, garlic with a little olive oil on medium heat. When vegetables begin to soften add the chipotle sauce and stir. Set aside
Step 3
Place cooled beans and goat cheese in a food processor and grind 4-5 times; you do not want smooth.
Step 4
Combine the bean mixture, the onions/peppers, ground cashews, bread crumbs, mayo and salt and pepper to taste. Let chill 30 minutes. Fry on medium high in a skillet with olive oil, until crisp on the outside. Yields 6 patties or 12 sliders.