Hominy-Pinto Burgers With Roasted Poblano Chiles

Vino Girl's Note:

From Cooking Light, August 2006.

• Total Time: 43 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 23 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 poblano chiles
• cooking spray
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can pinto beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can hominy , rinsed and drained
• ¾ cup masa harina, divided or ¾ cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¾ cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium salsa
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns , toasted

Directions:

1. ROAST CHILES: Preheat broiler.
2. Place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 3 inches from heat 8 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning after 6 minutes.
3. Place in a heavy-duty plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes.
4. Peel and discard skins. Cut each chile lengthwise into 4 strips; discard seeds.
5. MAKE BURGERS: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
6. Add onion and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
7. Place onion mixture, salt, beans, and hominy in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground.
8. Combine bean mixture and 1/2 cup masa in a medium bowl.
9. Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
10. Place remaining 1/4 cup masa in a shallow dish; dredge patties in masa.
11. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
12. Add patties to pan; cook 4 minutes.
13. Turn patties over. Top each patty with 3 tablespoons cheese; cook 4 minutes.
14. Combine sour cream and salsa in a small bowl.
15. Spread 1 tablespoon sour cream mixture on top half of each bun.
16. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top each serving with 2 pepper strips.
17. Cover with tops of buns.

Reviews

[VegSocialWorker]

These turned out pretty good, though I thought that the patties needed more seasoning or something. Having said that, all together this makes a great burger! The patties are easy to make and they hold up well when cooked. I love the chilis in this, and also added sliced tomatoes and some avocado. Made my own whole wheat buns. Served with a side of roasted Ukon gold taters with garlic. Yumm, thanks for posting this!