Black Bean Cactus Burgers

• 1 small nopales leafu0b0
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 medium tomato
• 3 chipotle peppers
• 1 small onion
• One 16 ounce can black beans
• One 8 ounce can corn kernels
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of one lime
• 2 egg yolks
• 4-6 slices dark wheat bread
• Garnish: Fresh tomato and avocado
• u0b0 Available in some supermarkets and South American specialty stores

1. Prepare the nopales leaf according to the Technique for Preparing Nopales
2. Dice the first five ingredients. If you prefer a less spicy burger, discard the jalapeno seeds. Set the diced vegetables aside in a medium bowl.
3. In a seperate large bowl, empty the can of black beans. Mash with a fork until the beans form a thick paste. Drain the corn and add to the beans, along with the diced vegetables, egg yolks and lime juice, mixing thoroughly.
4. In a food processor, reduce the bread to fine crumbs. Add gradually to the bean mixture, stirring thoroughly, until it starts to form solid clumps.
5. Form the mixture into patties three to four inches in diameter, squeezing tightly.
6. Cook thoroughly on a sheet of tin foil on a grill, or pan fry in a large greased skillet over medium high heat. Cook 8-10 minutes, turning once during cooking.
7. Serve on hamburger or kaiser rolls, garnished with fresh tomato and avocado slices.

nopales, pepper, tomato, peppers, onion, black beans, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, lime, egg yolks, dark wheat bread, tomato

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/black-bean-cactus-burgers-1271446 (may not work)