Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15oz) Black Beans
• 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
• 1/4 cup Plant-Based Sour Cream
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• to taste teaspoon Salt
• to taste teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 each Burger Buns
• as needed Toppings

Instructions

1. 1Rinse and drain black beans. Mash them in a large bowl, leaving some whole for texture.
2. 2Sauté diced onion and garlic in a pan until softened.
3. 3Add the sautéed onion and garlic, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well.
4. 4Form the mixture into 4 patties.
5. 5Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.
6. 6While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado crema. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, lime juice, plant-based sour cream, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
7. 7Serve the black bean burgers on burger buns with avocado crema and your favorite toppings.

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