Crispy Cajun Red Bean Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1 tsp
• cajun spice blend
  1 tbsp
• carrots
  2 pieces
• cooking oil
  2 tbsp
• garlic powder
  1 tsp
• hot sauce
  1 tsp
• kidney beans
  1 can
• mayonnaise
  3 tbsp
• monterey jack cheese
  ½ cup
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions
  2 pieces
• sliced dill pickles
  2 pieces
• sugar
  ½ tsp
• tempura batter mix
  ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small bowl
• large bowl
• potato masher
• large pan
• rubber spatula

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and cut carrots into sticks. Finely chop a few slices of sliced dill pickles until you have 2 tsp. (Save remaining pickle slices for serving.) Drain and rinse kidney beans . Trim and mince scallions .

   carrots: 2 pieces, sliced dill pickles: 2 pieces, kidney beans: 1 can, scallions: 2 pieces
2. 

   2

   Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of cooking oil . Season with salt and black pepper . Roast on top rack until tender ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   cooking oil: 2 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   While carrots roast, in a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , chopped pickles, sugar , and as much hot sauce as you like. Set aside.

   mayonnaise: 3 tbsp, sugar: ½ tsp, hot sauce: 1 tsp
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, place half the beans in a large bowl . Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth. (It is OK if there are still some larger pieces.) Stir in monterey jack cheese , scallions, garlic powder , cajun spice blend , ¾ of the tempura batter mix , and 3 TBSP water until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Divide bean mixture into two mounds.

   monterey jack cheese: ½ cup, garlic powder: 1 tsp, cajun spice blend: 1 tbsp, tempura batter mix: ¼ cup
5. 

   5

   Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Using a rubber spatula , add bean mixture mounds to pan and gently press to flatten into patties, each about as wide as a burger bun. Cook until golden brown and crisp ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a plate.