This week, Chef Katie from Planet Pizza of Norwalk teaches Tina Redwine how to make unique summertime dishes and drinks. 

Black Bean Burger

2 15 oz cans black beans

1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/4 tsp fresh parsley

1 egg

1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs

METHOD:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Drain and rinse your beans. Put the beans on a cookie sheet, and let them cook for 15 minutes to dry them out a little. Over medium heat, add olive oil, yellow onion, and garlic to a pan. Sautee until the onions are translucent. Once the beans are finished, take them out, and raise the temperature up to 375 degrees. Add the black beans to a bowl, and mash them until they are chunky, but soft. Add in the sauté mixture, seasonings, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until fully combined. Shape the mixture into 6 patties. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes, then flip the patties, and cook another 12 minutes. Add cheese if desired and an additional minute or so to melt the cheese. Serve.

Planet Pizza, Norwalk 

607 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

 203-846-8600