Dinner/Black Bean Sliders with Balsamic Aioli

Serves: 4

Active Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

From: July/August Fresh (http://www.hannaford.com/recipe/Recipes/Fresh-Magazine/Sandwiches-wraps/Black-Bean-Sliders-with-Balsamic-Aioli/pc/22280/c/28833/sc/28843/10925.uts#)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. orange oil or the zest of 1 small orange

2 cups fresh cranberries chopped

1 cup semi-sweet choc. chips

3/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice (optional)

2 (15-,-16 oz.) cans black beans

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, minced

2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste

1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. Taste of Inspirations Balsamic Glaze

1/8 tsp. minced garlic

8 whole-wheat mini hamburger buns, split

8 medium Boston lettuce leaves

1 avocado, halved, pitted, and halves cut into 8 slices

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain 1 can of black beans; transfer to a large bowl. Using a potato masher, mash beans until almost smooth. Rinse and drain remaining can of beans and add to mashed beans with bread crumbs, corn, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Shape into 8 patties, about 3/4-inch thick; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 2

Coat grill rack with vegetable cooking spray or lightly oil. Heat grill for direct heat. Place patties on grill rack 4 to 5 inches from medium heat. Grill on one side until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

While burgers are cooking, prepare balsamic aioli. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, balsamic glaze, and garlic. Spread on split sides of tops and bottoms of buns; place lettuce leaves on bottoms of buns.

Step 4

When burgers are done, gently place on the lettuce and top with avocado slices and top bun.