Black Bean Burgers

Found this recipe when looking for recipes using smoked paprika.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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 leaf
• 1  egg white, slightly beaten
• 3  tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 1  tablespoon black pepper
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  spinach
•  sliced  roasted red pepper, jarred
•  sliced red onion
• 4  multi-grain rolls

Directions

1. In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher. Add the shallots, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, hot sauce, cilantro, egg white, flour, salt and pepper. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into 4 patties. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Sear patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they have a nice crust. Remove the patties to a paper towel lined plate.
3. Assemble the burgers with a patty, some fresh spinach, roasted red peppers and red onion on the multi-grain rolls.