Fiesta Burgers

• Burgers
• 2 15 ounce cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ear corn, kernels cut from the cob
• 1 link chorizo - I used fresh chorizo, not the dried kind
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, small diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 8 slices (1/2 inch) halloumi cheese
• 8 handfuls of mixed baby greens
• 8 good burger rolls, like brioche or challah
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
• kosher salt
• 1 lime, zested
• Chipotle Lime Mayo
• 1/3 cup mayo (good quality)
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo, seeded and finely minced
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 lime - zested and juiced

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic.
2. Add the chorizo, breaking it up with the back of a fork. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the chorizo, garlic, onion mixture and place in the bowl of your food processor.
4. Add the corn and red pepper to the skillet and cook until the kernels are tender - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
5. To the food processor (chorizo mix), add 1 can of the black beans, cumin, and lime zest. Pulse until the mixture is combined, a bit chunky but mostly blended - looking like almost done pate.
6. To the bowl with the corn/pepper add: the blended bean/chorizo/onion mix, cilantro, and the can of unprocessed black beans. Mix well. Season with salt (about 1 teaspoon). Taste and adjust before adding the eggs, panko, and cornmeal. Mix well.
7. At this point - depending on how much liquid you had in your beans, you may need to adjust the amount of cornmeal - the mix shouldn't be too runny - it should hold together in a patty - but still be very moist. (if its too dry - give it a squeeze of lime from the lime you used to zest - you may want to do this anyways because its tasty!)
8. Heat the large skillet again, with the other tablespoon of olive oil, over medium heat. Form the bean mixture into patties and cook for 4 minutes per side. Don't let the pan get too hot or the cornmeal will burn.
9. In a smaller skillet with 1 teaspoon olive oil, grill the halloumi cheese over medium heat until browned on both sides.
10. Assemble the burgers with a good smear of chipotle mayo, a burger, a slice of tomato, a grilled slice of halloumi, and baby greens.
11. Combined all ingredients - test for your preferences - adding more chipotle or lime if you prefer one or the other. Chill for 20 - 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/17787-fiesta-burgers (may not work)