Black Bean Burger with grilled pineapple and chipotle mayonnaise

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 leaves

·         1 egg white, slightly beaten

·         3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour

·         1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

·         1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

·         3 tablespoons olive oil

·         Sliced red onion

·         4 buns

·         ½  cup chipotle mayonnaise (1/2 c mayo and 1 tsp chopped chipotle)

·         Grilled pineapple

·         Sliced pepperjack cheese

·         Tomatillo salsa

Directions

In a large bowl, finely mash the black beans with a potato masher or your hands. 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 and arrange on a platter.

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 platter.  Top with cheese, grilled pineapple, tomatillo salsa, red onion.