Sammich Saturday: Rice & Bean Sliders with Sriracha Mayo

What's that you say? Another post today? Yep, that's right...it's a double post day!! Not only was today reveal day for Daring Cooks, but it's also Sammich Saturday! And today, as I sit at the office, I am so excited to share today's recipe! I had originally planned to make these sliders, but after making the Spicy Bean and Rice Tacos last week, I thought I'd try my hand at making my own sliders using the leftovers.

I'll have to admit, I was probably a little more excited about these little bites than I should have been, but it turned out to be for good reason!! The rice and bean patties crisped up nicely, and the Sriracha mayo....well, do I really need to tell you for the gazillionth time how much I love Sriracha??? This little sammich knocked it right out of the park for me...I wasn't particularly hungry that day, but I ate two sliders anyway. I couldn't help myself.

You should try them. Soon. Like, today maybe. Trust me!

Rice and Bean Sliders

Inspired by Spicy Bean & Rice Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 tsp canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup water, vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked rice
• Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup miracle whip or mayo
• 2-3 Tbsp Sriracha
• Slider buns

Preparation

1. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chili powder, chipotle, cumin, salt and cayenne and stir, cooking just until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
2. Add the beans and the water or broth to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, and mash the mixture slightly with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the rice.
3. Start mixing in Panko crumbs until mixture holds together well (1/2 cup - 1 cup.)
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, form mixture into slider size patties and cook each side until crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, mix mayo and Sriracha (a little at a time until you reach your desired heat level) in a separate bowl and toast buns if you prefer.
6. Place a pattie on the bottom slider bun, slather the top bun with Sriracha mayo, put it together and enjoy your delicious sammich!!