FIRE-ROASTED BLACK BEAN BURGER

Directions

1. Step 1

   To make BLACK BEAN BURGERS: Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Step 2

   In a large bowl, combine Ranch Style® Black Beans, rice, flour, Rosarita® Fire-Roasted Salsa, eggs and salt. Mix well to combine.

3. Step 3

   Using a 3-ounce scoop, create 24 burgers and flatten into 3/4-inch thick patties, about 4 inches in diameter.

4. Step 4

   Sear Black Bean Burgers in a cast iron pan and finish cooking in oven until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, about 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

   To make FIRE-ROASTED KETCHUP: In a sauce pot, combine Rosarita® Fire-Roasted Salsa, sugar and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Step 6

   In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Whisk well to create a slurry.

7. Step 7

   Whisk cornstarch slurry into the simmering salsa mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove and let cool completely.

8. Step 8

   To make ONE PORTION, layer the following ingredients on top of the burger bun heel: 1 tablespoon Fire-Roasted Ketchup, 1 Black Bean Burger, 2 tablespoons banana peppers, 3 avocado slices, 1 tablespoon Fire-Roasted Ketchup and 1 burger bun top.