Name: The Counter Style, custom built Tofu, Rice and Beans Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Corn, roasted on open flame; 1 & 1/.2 Cup Black Beans, 1 10 oz can of Black Beans; 4 Burger Bun, I used Ciabatta Bread Rolls, sliced in half and toasted; 2 Bell Pepper, roasted red bell pepper; 1/4 lbs Tofu, pat dry with paper towel to remove excess water; 1-2 Jalapeno, thin round slices; 3-4 Pepperoncini, pickled pepperoncini peppers sliced in half; 1 Red Onion, very thin diced; 6 tbsp Cilantro, fine chopped; 6 tbsp Goat Cheese, room temperature; 2 Lime; 1/4-1/2 Cup Hot Wing Sauce, for serving, I used Buffalo Hot Wing Sauce; 1/2 Cup Butter Milk; 1 tbsp Ranch Mix, I used Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dip Mix; 2 tbsp Canola Oil; 1/2 Cup Rice, cooked and cooled; Salt and Black Pepper, as per taste; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Powder; 1 Sweet Potato, sweet potato fries optional but recommended; 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder

Step for Recipe - The Counter Style, custom built Tofu, Rice and Beans Burger

1. Roasted Corn and Beans Salsa - Roast both corns on open flame, let it cool down. While corns are cooling, rinse canned black beans and divide among two small bowls. When corn has cooled, slice off the kernels from corn and divide among two bowls. In one bowl add 2 tbsp cilantro, diced tomato, juice and zest of one lime. Mix, season with salt and pepper. Salsa is ready, keep it aside.

2. Veggie Patty - In other bowl, add cooked and cooled rice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, crumbled tofu (pat dry tofu so that it should not have no moisture), cumin powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper powder, salt and pepper per taste. Mash ingredients with potato masher until every thing mix in well and is slightly mushy.

3. Condiments - In a small bowl, mix in room temperature goat cheese with 1 tbsp water, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, zest of one lime, 1/4 tsp red pepper powder. Beat well and keep aside. Also mix in 2 tbsp ranch spice mix into buttermilk, mix well, taste and season with salt and pepper per taste. Additional Notes: if you can't find Ranch Mix, add 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder and 1/4 tsp red pepper instead

4. Cook Burgers - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan. Make 4 medium size balls from rice, beans and tofu mixture. Pat'em slightly and then place burger patties on hot skillet/pan. let'em sear undisturbed on 1 side for 3-4 minutes until nice and crisp brown, then flip with flat spatula and cook on another side for 3 minutes.

5. Assemble and Serve - These burgers are best served custom style with all condiments on side and plate full of burger patties and sliced ciabatta rolls (toasted, if you prefer). Let your guest interact and make their burgers the custom style. Enjoy!!