Sysco Kitchen’s Kicked-Up Black Bean Burger

Name: Sysco Kitchen’s Kicked-Up Black Bean Burger
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 1 jalapeño (stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped); ½ pound cremini mushrooms (stems discarded and finely chopped); 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 cups cooked black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions; 3½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 Tablespoon peri peri seasoning ((see Notes)); 1 Tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 Tablespoon cornstarch; Kosher salt and pepper; 6 split and toasted buns (for serving); Aioli, roasted tomatoes, dill pickle chips, and small cilantro sprigs, for serving ((optional))

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Sysco Kitchen’s Kicked-Up Black Bean Burger

You don’t have to sacrifice flavor to enjoy healthy alternatives to old favorites, like a burger and fries. Global Executive Chef Neil Doherty shows us how superfoods, spices, and herbs can turn an average meal into something extra-special!

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Ingredients

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion finely chopped
1 jalapeño stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
½ pound cremini mushrooms stems discarded and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
3 cups cooked black beans rinsed and drained
1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
3½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 Tablespoon peri peri seasoning (see Notes)
1 Tablespoon ground turmeric
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Kosher salt and pepper
6 split and toasted buns for serving
Aioli, roasted tomatoes, dill pickle chips, and small cilantro sprigs, for serving (optional)

Instructions

In a large sauté pan, heat the oil. Add the onion, jalapeño, mushrooms, garlic, and carrots and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and all of the moisture has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mash half of the black beans with a fork or potato masher. Add the cooked vegetables, cilantro, scallions, rolled oats, turmeric, and cornstarch. Stir until you have a cohesive mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
When chilled, form your patties, about 4 to 6 ounces each, and ½-inch to ¾-inches thick. To serve, heat some oil in a nonstick skillet and sear the patties in batches over moderate heat until golden brown and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
Serve on toasted buns with homemade aioli, roasted tomatoes, dill pickle chips, and cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Peri peri seasoning is a blend of spices that typically includes paprika, African bird's eye chili (peri peri), oregano, and granulated garlic. The name "peri peri” or “peli peli" comes from the African word for "chili pepper."

Recipe courtesy of Sysco.