Deluxe Black Bean Burger

Ingredients

• 30 ounce black beans drained and rinsed canned
• 1 tablespoon freshly cilantro leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon freshly cilantro leaves chopped
• 1  egg white slightly beaten
• 0.3 cup szechuan sauce 
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 0.5 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 4  multi-grain rolls 
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon cracked pepper black
• 4 servings onion red sliced
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 4 servings roasted peppers red jarred sliced
• 4 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 2  shallots minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
• 4 servings pkt spinach 
• 0.3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour whole-wheat
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk
• potato masher
• wooden spoon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher or your hands.
2. Add the shallots, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, hot sauce, cilantro, egg white, flour, salt and pepper.
3. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Form into 4 patties and arrange on a platter.
4. 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.
5. Remove the patties to a paper towel lined platter. Assemble the sandwiches with a patty, some spinach, roasted red peppers and red onion on the multi-grain rolls. Top with a good drizzle of Szechuan Tomato Dressing and serve.
6. In a small bowl, add the Szechuan sauce, tomatoes and cilantro.
7. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use as a dressing for the black bean sandwiches.