Deluxe Black Bean Burger

• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Spinach
• Sliced roasted red peppers, jarred
• Sliced red onion
• 4 multi-grain rolls
• Szechuan Tomato Dressing, recipe follows
• 1/4 cup Szechuan sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher or your hands.
2. Add the shallots, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, hot sauce, cilantro, egg white, flour, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
4. Form into 4 patties and arrange on a platter.
5. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil.
6. Sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they have a nice crust.
7. Remove the patties to a paper towel lined platter.
8. Assemble the sandwiches with a patty, some spinach, roasted red peppers and red onion on the multi-grain rolls.
9. Top with a good drizzle of Szechuan Tomato Dressing and serve.
10. In a small bowl, add the Szechuan sauce, tomatoes and cilantro.
11. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
12. Use as a dressing for the black bean sandwiches.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/deluxe-black-bean-burger-recipe.html (may not work)