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title: Sweet & Spicy BBQ Bean Burgers
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-spicy-bbq-bean-burgers-6581eedc6140de482b9ce694
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: Hard
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Eggs
tags:
  - Veggie
  - Vegetarian
  - Weeknight
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 687
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the BBQ flavor and found it surprisingly delicious
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Several found it easy to make, though some struggled to keep patties together
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Kidney%20Beans/sweet-spicy-bbq-bean-burgers.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut @potatoes{1½%lb} into ½-inch wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{1%medium}; mince a few slices until you have 2 tbsp. Drain and rinse @kidney beans{15%oz}. Reserve ½ tsp @sweet and smoky bbq seasoning{1%tbsp} in a #small bowl{}. Halve @brioche buns{2%buns}.

Toss potatoes on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until golden brown and crispy ~{20%minutes}.

Place half the beans in a #large bowl{}. Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. Stir in minced onion, @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, half the @pepper jack cheese{1%cup}, remaining BBQ seasoning, and 3 tbsp water until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Divide bean mixture into two mounds. Set aside.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned ~{8%minutes}. Stir in half the @bbq sauce{½%cup}; cook until warmed through ~{2%minutes}. Remove pan from heat; transfer onion to a second #small bowl{}. Carefully wash out pan.

While onion cooks, to bowl with reserved BBQ seasoning, stir in @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, 1 tsp pickle brine from @sliced dill pickle{¾%cup}, and ¼ tsp sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for onion over medium-high heat. Using a #spatula{}, add bean mixture mounds to pan and gently press to flatten into patties. Cook until bottoms are golden brown and crisp ~{2%minutes}. Flip patties and carefully top with remaining pepper jack. Cover with a lid and cook until bottoms are crisp and cheese melts ~{2%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

While patties cook, toast buns until golden. Spread cut sides of top buns with remaining BBQ sauce. Spread cut sides of bottom buns with half the BBQ mayo. Fill buns with patties, onion, and pickles. Divide burgers between plates. Serve with potato wedges, remaining pickles, and remaining BBQ mayo on the side.