Pinto Bean Burgers

• pinto beans↗15 ounces

  rinsed and drained

• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• chipotle chile in adobo1 teaspoon

  minced

• salsa1⁄2 cup
• pickled jalapeno pepper↗1 slice

  cut and minced

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• plain dried breadcrumbs↗5 tablespoons
• hamburger buns↗4

  warmed

• lettuce leaves↗4
• cilantro, onion & sour cream↗

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In medium bowl, with potato masher, mash pinto beans until smooth. Stir in cumin, chipotle, pickled jalapeno, 2 tbsp salsa, and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs until combined.

2. 2

   Place remaining 3 tbsp breadcrumbs on sheet of waxed paper. With floured hands, shape bean micture into four 3-inch round burgers; coat with breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   In nonstick, 12-inch skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add burgers and cook until slighlt browned on both sizes, about 8 minutes, turning burgers halfway through cooking.

4. 4

   Spoon remaining 1/2 cup salsa on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce and burgers. Serve burger with cilantro, onion, and sour cream if desired.