Gourmet Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Aioli and Queso Fresco

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup, finely crushed QUE PASA Organic Tortilla Chips
• 1/4 cup HERDEZ Mexican Salsa
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped BC BRINE Pickled Jalapeños
• 1/4 cup (optional, or use real queso fresco if not dairy-free) DAIYA Dairy-Free Shreds
• 1 tsp Navitas Organics Cacao Powder
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Black beans
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1-2, minced (plus 1 tsp adobo sauce) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 4 brioche buns Burger buns
• 1, sliced Avocado
• Arugula Lettuce
• 1, sliced Tomato
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp, divided Olive oil
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Chipotle Aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper (or adobo sauce), and lime juice. Refrigerate.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Combine Burger Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash black beans until mostly smooth. Add sautéed onion and garlic, QUE PASA Organic Tortilla Chips, HERDEZ Mexican Salsa, BC BRINE Pickled Jalapeños, DAIYA Dairy-Free Shreds, Panko breadcrumbs, cumin, smoked paprika, Navitas Organics Cacao Powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Form Patties: Form mixture into 4 patties.
5. Cook Burgers: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook burgers for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
6. Toast Buns: Lightly toast brioche buns.
7. Assemble Burgers: Spread chipotle aioli on buns. Layer arugula, tomato, black bean burger, sliced avocado, and optional queso fresco.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

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Meal Type: dinner