Southwest Black Bean Burger With Jicama Slaw

Who says a burger has to be made from ground beef?Escape the ordinary with these Southwest Black Bean burgers that will break you out of your rut on a bun.

Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

1. Jicama slaw
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3. 2 cups finely shredded jicama
4. 1/2 cup finely shredded red onion
5. 4 teaspoons lime juice
6. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
7. 1/2 teaspoon honey
8. 2 scallions, chopped fine
9. Salt to taste
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11. Southwest black bean burger
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13. One 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
14. 1/2 cup chopped red onion
15. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
16. 1 teaspoon ground coriander
17. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
18. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
19. Salt to taste
20. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
21. 1/2 teaspoon green Tabasco
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23. 4 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Jicama slaw; toss well and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2. Using a fork, mash beans in a bowl. Mix in onion, breadcrumbs, coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt, cilantro, and Tabasco. Using moistened hands, shape bean mixture into two 4-inch-diameter patties.
3. Preheat broiler. Brush with oil. Grill burgers until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer burgers to bottom halves of buns. Spoon a scoop of slaw over each patty. Cover with bun tops.

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