Description
This Spicy Black Bean Burger is perfect for meatless meals. Full of flavor and topped with a homemade avocado cream sauce, it’s hard to beat.
Ingredients
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- 15 oz. Black Beans
- 2 Whole Burger Buns
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Large Organic Egg
- 2 Provolone Cheese Slices
Burger Seasonings:
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Dash Ground Cayenne Red Pepper
Avocado Sauce:
- 1 Medium Avocado
- 1/4 cup Mayo
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp. Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan Salt
Instructions
- Drain canned black beans and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Add black beans to a large bowl and mash using a fork or potato masher (paid link). Set to the side.
- Cut your onion and red bell pepper into large pieces half and add to food processor (paid link) blending to a fine chop. Drain any excess liquid and add to the same bowl as the beans.
- Add remaining burger ingredients and seasonings, mix, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form bean mixture into patties and cook at medium to high heat for 5 minutes per side adding a cheese slice once flipped.
- For the avocado sauce, remove the seed and skin from the avocado. Blend with avocado sauce ingredients.
- Build your burger by adding lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado sauce.
Notes
The egg acts as a binder and provides moisture, but for a vegetarian option, you can create this burger without it. However, I have not tested this method and cannot guarantee the results.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Burgers
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Calories: 674
- Sugar: 7.4g
- Sodium: 511mg
- Fat: 22.3g
- Carbohydrates: 91g
- Fiber: 21.8g
- Protein: 32.1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg