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2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1 medium onion, finely chopped (~1 cup)

1 large poblano pepper, finely chopped (~1 cup)

3 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce

¾ cup roasted cashews

½ cup crumbled tofu + 1T olive oil

¾ cup bread crumbs or toasted chickpea flour

1 large egg

2 tablespoons vegan sour cream

Salt & pepper

Optional flavour: Smoked salt, coconut aminos, 1T miso

For extra binding: Xantham & GF flour

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roast black beans in a single layer until mostly split open and slightly crunchy, ~20 minutes.

2. Heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and poblano and sauté ~5 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook ~2 minutes.

4. Add chipotle chile and sauce and cook ~30 seconds.

5. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

6. Pulse cashews in a food processor until chopped into pieces no bigger than ⅓”, about 12 short pulses.

7. Add to bowl with onions & peppers.

8. Pulse beans and cheese until beans are roughly chopped (same size as cashews).

9. Add to bowl with onion/pepper mixture.

10. Add breadcrumbs, and [vegan sour cream]. Mix gently. Taste & season with salt, pepper, miso, aminos.

11. Form into patties. Add a bit of extra flour and/or Xantham gum if it doesn’t hold together enough. (A bit at a time, combining well in between.) Use English muffin forms & pack in for an extra shaped burger. (3.5-4” should fit a typical burger bun)

To cook:

a) Indoors: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add patties and cook until well browned and crisp on first side, ~5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until second side is browned, ~5 minutes more.

b) Grill: Brush top sides of patties with oil. Place on hot side of grill, oiled-side down, and cook without moving until first side is well browned (3 to 5 minutes). Brush tops of burgers with oil. Carefully flip and continue cooking until second side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes longer, topping with cheese if desired.